Pediatric Pathologist

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Job Description

The department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida is seeking a pediatric pathologist. The successful candidate should have a MD or DO degree, possess (or be eligible for) unrestricted Florida medical licensure.

Candidates should be board certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology, as well as have certification (or be board eligible) or have extensive experience in pediatric pathology. In addition, more than 3 years of experience as a pediatric pathologist is highly desirable.

Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine provides services in anatomic pathology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, and hematology.

There is a wide spectrum of anatomic pathology cases, such as bone and soft tissue pathology, muscle biopsy, epilepsy pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, and fine needle aspiration cytology. Nemours leverages Epic Beaker as its laboratory information system.

Our digital pathology adoption strategy is in progress with a targeted go live of 2027-2028. The ideal candidate will work with 3 pediatric pathologists, including one board certified hematopathologist, sharing the responsibility of all pediatric surgical pathology and autopsy cases.

This Position Offers

  • Competitive base salary with bonus potential based on clinical activity, academic achievements, and quality improvements.
  • Comprehensive benefits including health, short term disability, life, dental and vision.
  • Generous sign on bonus may be available.
  • Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and retirement savings options including 403b with employer match as well as a 457b deferred income option.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as Nemours is a not-for-profit organization.
  • Florida has no state income tax, maximizing your net pay.

Interested applicants should submit curriculum vitae, a letter of interest containing a statement of career goals, as well as the names and contact

information for three references to:

Lili Miles, MD

Chairman of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida

Orlando, FL 32827

Email: lili.miles@nemours.org

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida

Nemours

Children's Hospital, Florida is a 130-bed, state-of-the-art pediatric hospital located in Lake Nona Medical City, one of the nation’s premier health and life sciences communities.

In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, the hospital is nationally ranked in diabetes and endocrinology, orthopedics, pulmonology and lung surgery, and pediatric behavioral health.

An accredited Graduate Medical Education site and partner of the University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Nemours continues a multimillion-dollar expansion in Orlando to increase specialty programs, surgical services, and access for Florida’s rapidly growing pediatric population.

Orlando, FL/Lake Nona Medical City

Lake Nona is one of the nation's fastest-growing, master-planned communities and a premier destination for healthcare innovation. Home to Medical City, it brings together top hospitals, research institutions, and technology companies in one collaborative ecosystem.

Residents enjoy modern residential neighborhoods, A-rated schools, championship golf courses, state-of-the-art sports and performance facilities, and a vibrant dining and retail scene. With year-round sunshine, close proximity to Orlando International Airport and world-renowned attractions, Lake Nona offers an unmatched combination of professional opportunity, wellness, and lifestyle.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will share responsibility for all pediatric surgical pathology and autopsy cases within the department. They will collaborate with a team of pediatric pathologists to provide high-quality diagnostic services across various subspecialties.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in anatomic or anatomic and clinical pathology. A minimum of 3 years of experience in pediatric pathology is highly desirable, along with eligibility for an unrestricted Florida medical license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

HematopathologyLaboratory information systems

Pathology — Physician Career Context

Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 7.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Pathology by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pathology listings in Florida14 active245 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Pathology pay trend−7.4% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Below most Pathology listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 245 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Nemours Children's Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive base salary with bonus potential
Health, short-term disability, life, dental, and vision insurance
Generous sign-on bonus may be available
Mortgage assistance
Relocation packages
403(b) with employer match
457(b) deferred income option
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Living in Orlando

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,889/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
101.4
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.