Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon – Assistant or Associate Professor
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics seeks a fellowship-trained pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, commensurate with experience. Clinical practice will be based at UHealth and Holtz Children’s Hospital, serving a large and diverse patient population with high case complexity.
Effort will be approximately 80% clinical and 20% research and education. Responsibilities include outpatient and operative pediatric orthopaedic care, shared call and trauma coverage, teaching residents and students, participation in conferences and departmental service, and developing an independent research program.
Required
M.D. or D.O.
- Completion of orthopaedic surgery residency and pediatric orthopaedic fellowship
- Board certified or board eligible (ABOS)
- Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure
- Demonstrated interest in clinical, translational, or basic science research
Preferred
Experience with multidisciplinary teams, a record of publications or funding (required for Associate Professor), commitment to teaching, and excellent communication skills. Spanish fluency is a plus.
Faculty are expected to maintain clinical productivity that supports their compensation and practice expenses. Competitive salary and benefits.
Interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact via email Adrianne Lara directly at adrianne.lara@miami.edu.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status: Full time
Employee Type
Faculty-UMMG
Key Responsibilities
The surgeon will provide outpatient and operative pediatric orthopaedic care while participating in trauma coverage and departmental service. Additionally, the role involves teaching residents and students and developing an independent research program.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, have completed an orthopaedic surgery residency and a pediatric orthopaedic fellowship, and be board certified or eligible. A Florida medical license or eligibility for licensure is required, along with a demonstrated interest in research.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $652k (middle half $560k–$725k)120 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Florida | 1,544 active | 22,814 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida Physician listings: 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,544 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Physician pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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