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Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Infectious Disease Physician (Full Time) Fort Lauderdale

Infectious DiseaseIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

The position is primarily a clinical position related to the diagnosis, treatment and clinical management of pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary environment that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, clinical scientists and social workers.

The position offers exposure to a mix of general and high acuity pediatric patients. The position also includes teaching and supervision of medical residents and provides opportunities to participate in research and publishing.

Job Specific Duties

Applies knowledge of growth and development in customer interactions and treatment.

Continues to actively self-educate (i. e., reading journals, CME credits, NCH conferences, etc.).

  • Coordinates and/or develops and delivers monthly inservices to meet staff and resident development needs.
  • Coordinates follow-up of tests, lab studies, and patient follow-up phone calls.

Directly provides clinical services to patients including, but not limited to: performing and recording history and physical examinations, recording and interpreting pertinent patient data, developing and documenting a treatment plan, writing routine orders for appropriate laboratory studies, x-rays and consultations, performing patient/parent teaching, assisting with patient follow-up, performing appropriate screenings, administering medications as required, ordering and/or performing therapeutic and diagnostic procedures as indicated by patient findings.

Makes suggestions to Department Director and/or attending staff that may be beneficial to the improvement of the department.

  • Participates in Performance Improvement, Research and Publishing.
  • Participates in teaching of and is role model to medical students and residents.
  • Participates in the call schedule as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

  • Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) from an accredited medical school
  • Current Florida medical license and in good standing with medical board
  • CPR - American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Exceptional clinical, research and teaching skills and have a commitment to academic pediatrics.
  • Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families and co-workers.
  • Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
  • Ability to problem solve to formulate a plan of care and evaluate the patient's response to care.
  • Ability to interpret, adapt and react calmly under stressful conditions.

As required under the directive of House Bill 531 (2025) we are providing the link below to the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website.

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Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide clinical management and diagnosis for pediatric patients in a multidisciplinary setting. Additionally, the role involves teaching medical residents, participating in research, and contributing to departmental performance improvement.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree from an accredited medical school and possess a current Florida medical license. Applicants are also required to maintain active BLS and CPR certifications.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric clinical managementDiagnosis and treatmentMedical resident supervisionPatient physical examinationsTreatment planningTherapeutic proceduresMedical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationCrisis managementProblem solving

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

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).

Infectious Disease by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedFlorida physician listings (all specialties): 33% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
Infectious Disease hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 33 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 35 postings, 41 closed
New Infectious Disease listings47 in the last 30 days29 the 30 days before (+62%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 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.

Top Infectious Disease Jobs

12 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

12 jobs · 4 employers
2
<$315k
0
$315k-330k
1
$335k
9
$350k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

12 jobs · 4 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
25%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Relocation assistance
17%
Visa sponsorship
17%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$200k-$350k
#2

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$200k-$350k
#3

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$200k-$350k
#4

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$200k-$350k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 1.5
Below most Infectious Disease listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 155 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Fort Lauderdale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$647k
Typical market rent
$2,697/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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