Pediatric Neurologist
Nemours Children's Health · Lakeland, FL
Posted October 20, 2026
Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland · 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL, US, 33805
- Pay: Nemours does not post a pay range for this role (competitive base compensation plus annual incentive)
- Bonus: $50,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Employment: Full time
- Location: Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland
- Nemours Job ID: 15744
$50,000 Sign-On Bonus Available
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a second Pediatric General Neurologist to join our growing team at Lakeland Regional Health in Lakeland, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to practice within the largest pediatric neurology group in Florida, supported by a robust academic environment, outstanding clinical resources, and a rapidly growing Central Florida community. This role has the support of a big neuroscience division in a small community setting.
Why Join Nemours Pediatric Neurology?
You’ll become part of a highly collaborative, multi-site pediatric neurology program with access to extensive sub-specialty support, research infrastructure, and academic affiliations. Newly hired neurologists are eligible for a $50,000 sign-on bonus.
Academic & Teaching Opportunities
- Pediatric Residency Program and Pediatric Hospitalist Fellowship
- Academic affiliation with the University of Central Florida
- Remote teaching opportunities with Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando
- Additional teaching opportunities with general psychiatry residents at Lakeland Regional Health
- Strong institutional commitment to education and mentorship
Research Opportunities
Nemours offers a well-established clinical trials and research team, with opportunities to participate in studies and data analyses that span all four Nemours sites within our integrated, multi-state health system.
Clinical Practice & Support
- Dedicated clinical support from 2 Advanced Practice Providers, 2 Medical Assistants, 1 RN, and additional floating support
- 24-hour EEG technologist coverage for pediatric and neonatal continuous video EEG
- Efficient care model with the outpatient neurology clinic located just a few floors below the pediatric inpatient units
- Seamless coordination between inpatient and outpatient services
Multidisciplinary Pediatric Services Onsite
At Lakeland Regional Health, Nemours provides a wide range of pediatric subspecialty services, including:
Outpatient Services
Pulmonology, Plastic Surgery, Otolaryngology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Endocrinology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, Nephrology, Urology, Rheumatology, Maternal Fetal Medicine
Inpatient Services
Cardiology, Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Maternal Fetal Medicine Consults, PICU, General Surgery Medical Directorship, Neurology
Qualifications
- MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology
- Eligible for or active Florida medical license
Compensation & Benefits
- No state income tax in Florida
- Annual incentive compensation recognizing:
- Clinical productivity
- Academic contributions
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Mortgage assistance and relocation support
- Retirement plans including:
- 403(b) with employer match
- 457 deferred compensation plan
- CME, licensure, and professional dues allowance
- Not-for-profit employer with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Area Information: Lakeland & Central Florida
Lakeland Regional Health is a nationally recognized tertiary care center and the 5th largest hospital in Florida, featuring:
- 849 beds
- Over 200,000 emergency department visits annually
- Approximately 43,000 admissions per year
- More than 2,100 trauma visits each year
- Over 3,000 deliveries annually
Pediatric and women’s services are housed in the Carol Jenkins Barnett Pavilion for Women and Children, a $275 million, 300,000‑square‑foot, state‑of‑the‑art facility that opened in 2018. The Pavilion includes:
- 47‑bed pediatric medical/surgical unit
- Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- The area’s largest Level III NICU
- Expanded 22-bed Pediatric Emergency Department
Lakeland, Florida is a rapidly growing Central Florida community, ideally located within one hour of Orlando, Tampa, and Walt Disney World. Lakeland, Florida is a fast‑growing Central Florida city with a population of about 125,000 residents and a median home price around $300,000, offering greater affordability than nearby metro areas like Orlando and Tampa. A major quality‑of‑life highlight is Bonnet Springs Park, an award‑winning 168‑acre urban nature park just outside downtown featuring walking and biking trails, gardens, playgrounds, the Florida Children’s Museum, and free daily admission, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor recreation.
Employer
Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. It delivers care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices, with a mission to deliver well beyond medicine to improve the health of children.
The Nemours system:
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, built on the grounds of the historic Nemours Estate
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida in Orlando's Lake Nona Medical City
- Specialty and primary care across Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida, including Jacksonville, Pensacola, Lakeland and the Space Coast, plus partner hospital units and urgent care
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Nemours:
- Faculty appointments at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (Delaware Valley) and academic, teaching and research opportunities
- Competitive base compensation with an annual incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits, mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403(b) with employer match plus 457(b) plans
- Licensure, CME and professional dues allowance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a not-for-profit
- Places to live from Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley to Central Florida and the Gulf Coast