Pediatric Rheumatologist AdventHealth for Children | Orlando, Florida

Pediatric Rheumatologist AdventHealth for Children | Orlando, Florida

AdventHealth for Children and AdventHealth Medical Group are seeking a full-time Pediatric Rheumatologist to join our established and growing Pediatric Rheumatology program in Orlando, Florida. This physician will become the third member of a collaborative team of pediatric rheumatology specialists, helping meet increasing patient demand while expanding access to high-quality subspecialty care across Central Florida.

Since opening more than 15 years ago, AdventHealth for Children has experienced significant growth, with Pediatric Rheumatology serving as an important component of its expanding pediatric subspecialty network. As our service lines continue to evolve into contemporary, highly specialized models of care, Pediatric Rheumatology remains central to our vision of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care for children throughout the region.

This position offers the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing program while providing comprehensive pediatric rheumatology services within one of the nation's largest faith-based health systems. The incoming physician will support AdventHealth for Children's strategic growth initiatives and help strengthen the program as a leading referral destination throughout Central Florida and the broader AdventHealth network.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join an established team of two Pediatric Rheumatologists
• Full-time employed position with AdventHealth Medical Group
• Shared practice call of 1:3
• Opportunity to care for a diverse and growing pediatric patient population
• Strong referral network throughout Central Florida and the AdventHealth system
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary pediatric specialty environment
• EPIC EMR

About Our Pediatric Rheumatology Program

Our division includes two pediatric rheumatologists with active clinical and research programs focused on improving care for children with rheumatologic and autoinflammatory diseases. One faculty member is board-certified in both Pediatric Rheumatology and Pediatric Allergy/Immunology, providing additional expertise in primary immunodeficiency disorders, immune dysregulation, and complex autoimmune diseases.

The division currently participates in clinical research on childhood-onset Sjögren disease and pediatric antiphospholipid syndrome, as well as collaborative multicenter studies, offering opportunities for faculty interested in clinical research with dedicated support from our research team.

State-of-the-Art Clinical Facilities

Our recently opened outpatient facility includes:

• Seven modern examination rooms
• A dedicated musculoskeletal ultrasound suite
• Philips ultrasound technology for diagnostic and procedural musculoskeletal ultrasound
• An integrated multidisciplinary care environment
• Supportive nursing and administrative staff
• The program is committed to expanding point-of-care musculoskeletal ultrasound services and improving access to advanced pediatric rheumatology care throughout Central Florida.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Rheumatology
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship
• Active Florida medical license or ability to obtain Florida licensure
• Ultrasound School of North American Rheumatologists (USSONAR) trainee preferred

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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