Pediatric Ophthalmologist
Nemours Children's Health · Melbourne, FL
Posted October 20, 2026
Nemours Children's Health, Viera · Stadium Pkwy & N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, US, 32940
- 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, Viera
- Nemours Job ID: 17958
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Full Time BC/BE Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our new team in Viera, FL. Viera is an ideal home base for physicians seeking a collaborative practice environment and a balanced lifestyle with easy access to coastal recreation and regional amenities. 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). We 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 Health, Viera
Nemours Children’s Health is expanding pediatric services on Florida’s Space Coast with the development of a new outpatient practice and multispecialty care location in Viera. Nemours Children’s, Viera — a two-story, 34,000-square-foot facility on a 55-acre site — will serve as a regional hub for pediatric specialty and therapeutic services.
Located less than 35 miles from Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, our Viera location offers a collaborative, outpatient-focused environment while remaining closely connected to our hospital and our broader clinical network. Services at this location will include established specialties such as plastic surgery, nephrology, rheumatology, and radiology, with expanded and new offerings across cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, orthopedics, pulmonology, urology, primary care, urgent care, and more.
This expansion reflects our continued investment in Whole Child Health, access to care, and long-term growth in Central Florida.
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
- Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- No state income tax in Florida
Living and Working in Viera
Viera is a master-planned community in Brevard County offering a high quality of life with strong schools, modern neighborhoods, and abundant outdoor recreation. Located just minutes from Florida’s Atlantic beaches, Viera provides easy access to the coast, the Indian River Lagoon, and year-round activities, while maintaining a relaxed, family-friendly feel.
Its central Space Coast location allows for convenient travel throughout Brevard County and to Orlando — including its international airport, theme parks, and cultural amenities — making Viera an ideal place to build both a rewarding career and a balanced lifestyle.
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