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Pediatric Ophthalmologist

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)
  • Employment: Full time
  • Location: Nemours Children's Health, Lakeland
  • Nemours Job ID: 10886

The Division of Ophthalmology, Department of Surgery at Nemours Children’s Health, Orlando, FL, is currently seeking a full-time Pediatric Ophthalmologist.

Nemours Children’s Health in Orlando, FL is currently seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join its team. This is an exciting opportunity to help expand a comprehensive pediatric ophthalmology practice in Central Florida. Academic appointment(s) are also available with the University of Central Florida Medical School for qualified applicants. Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidate’s level of experience. This position provides outstanding clinical and research opportunities.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

  • Board certified or Board eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). W e accept applicants who are using the alternative pathway for board certification.
  • Possess, or eligible for an unrestricted Florida medical license.
  • Qualified to hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Pediatric Surgery and an appointment to the Medical Staff of Nemours Children’s Hospital, Orlando FL.

Professional Qualifications/Experience

  • Demonstration of strong commitment to medical education.
  • Interest in developing and implementing care models and outcomes that are evidence based to ensure delivery of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare using quality measures and performance improvement.
  • Interest and experience in working with a population that has a number of economic, health and educational disparities. Cultural sensitivity, appreciation and interest in improving the health of an underserved population.
  • Interest in scholarly activity as evidenced by recent scholarly publications including participation in specialty society organizations and/or peer-reviewed research funding and active involvement with national or regional professional societies preferred but not required.

Nemours Children's Hospital (NCH) in Orlando is a free standing children’s hospital with a full breadth of pediatric specialties located in Lake Nona; an epicenter for innovation, technology and health care. NCH brings pediatric specialty care never before offered in Central Florida. The hospital even includes the area's only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids. At Nemours, we have the ability to collaborate and develop a multitude of multidisciplinary clinics.

Many of Nemours’ board-certified specialists have come from top hospitals around the country because they share the desire to create a pediatric health care facility that empowers patients and their caregivers.

Learn more about Nemours Children's Health and our Mission: Nemours' Mission

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

Livability

290,762
Lakeland population
$248K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Tampa
33.2 mi
Pop. 2,906,035
Orlando
43.7 mi
Pop. 1,913,597
Kissimmee
33.4 mi
Pop. 442,790
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — Polk County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$248K
Avg 3-bedroom home
$1,644
Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
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Yearly rainfall
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Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 33805
26,064
Total residents
13,229
Male residents
12,835
Female residents
Age distribution
total
26,064
0-9
3,076
10-19
3,300
20-29
3,398
30-39
3,628
40-49
2,629
50-59
2,779
60-69
3,659
70-79
2,145
80+
1,450
Ethnicity
White
11,866
Black Or African American
10,538
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
81
Asian
325
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
2,007
Two Or More
1,247
Source: US Census Bureau
4
Walk Score — Car-Dependent
27
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Tampa International Airport (TPA) 38.78 mi
Lakeland Linder International Airport (LAL) 10.01 mi
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE) 49.01 mi
Melbourne Orlando International Airport (MLB) 77.26 mi
Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) 81.54 mi
Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) 90.95 mi
Source: FAA database
Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Nemours Children's Health · Lakeland, FL