Craniofacial Orthodontist

Outstanding Opportunity for a BC/BE Craniofacial Orthodontist

at Prestigious Childrens Hospital in Miami

Nicklaus Children's Hospital, a 325-bed freestanding children's hospital and ACS-verified Level 1 pediatric trauma center, and Nicklaus Childrens Pediatric Specialists, the physician multispecialty group practice of Nicklaus Children's Health System, have an exceptional opportunity for a full-time Craniofacial Orthodontist. The ideal candidate must be board certified and/or board eligible by the American Board of Orthodontics and have completed a 12-month university or hospital-based craniofacial orthodontics fellowship program.

About the Division of Pediatric Dentistry

The Department of Pediatric Dentistry at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital offers comprehensive dental services for children of all ages from infants up to age 21. The Craniofacial Orthodontist will work on behalf of the Department of Pediatric Dentistry, as well as in conjunction with our longstanding multidisciplinary Cleft and Craniofacial Team at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital.

This team includes the following specialties:
Plastic Surgery
Otolaryngology
Genetics
Audiology
Speech and Language Pathology
Psychology
Social Work

The program at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital was designated in 1999 as the Craniofacial Center for South Florida by Childrens Medical Services and is the largest such multidisciplinary team in the South Florida area.

With the addition of a Craniofacial Orthodontist, the program is poised to become a premier center for advanced care of children with congenital craniofacial anomalies regionally, nationally and internationally.
Two new state-of-the-art facilities, one at Nicklaus Childrens Hospital and one at our main dental campus in the Doral area of South Florida, have been specifically designed to meet the unique needs of our craniofacial patients, as well as children and adolescents more generally.
The Craniofacial Orthodontist will have clinical opportunities to care for all populations of children, with a specific focus on craniofacial patients as the program matures.
In addition to clinical responsibilities, the candidate will also have opportunities to engage in teaching, research, and scholarly activities.

The Kenneth C. Griffin Surgical Tower

The tower, which opened in 2024, is a five-story, 131,000 square-foot facility equipped with 12 advanced and fully integrated operating suites used to perform acute to the most complex pediatric surgeries. Pediatric surgical offerings include trauma care, surgical cancer interventions, pediatric plastic and reconstructive surgeries, including cleft lip-and-palate, orthopedic and spine, brain and heart surgeries.

Academic Affiliation

This position includes appointment to the Faculty of FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. Opportunities for clinical and translational research abound.

About Nicklaus Childrens Hospital

Founded in 1950, the rebranded Nicklaus Childrens (formerly Miami Childrens) Hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine and has numerous subspecialty programs that are ranked among the best in the nation. In addition to its 325-bed hospital, Nicklaus has a growing network of 10+ regional urgent care centers across five counties and a network of physician practice locations throughout South Florida. It is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern U.S. Our organization consistently appears on employer award lists such as Fortune magazines Best Workplaces in Health Care, Beckers 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare, Newsweeks Worlds Best Specialized Hospitals and People magazines 50 Companies That Care. The position affords the ability to join a phenomenal team that brings lifelong health and hope to children and their families through innovative and compassionate care.

Discover Miami, Florida

Nicklaus Childrens Hospital is located in Miami, Florida and offers all the advantages of a tropical, diverse and metropolitan community. You can enjoy abundant sunshine and warm weather year-round with easy access to numerous recreational opportunities, cultural and professional sporting venues, and international travel.

Application Process

Application review begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Nominations and applications, including a current CV and cover letter, may be submitted to Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter at ... or .... You may also apply online at careers.nicklaushealth.org. All inquiries and applications will remain confidential.

Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are included. Qualified candidates may apply online or contact:

Joyce Berger, Physician Recruiter
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Nicklauschildrens.org