Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon, Focused on Neuromuscular Disorders

The Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine at Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Academic Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with advanced expertise in neuromuscular disorders with a primary focus on cerebral palsy and spina bifida to join our expanding Neuromuscular and Spasticity Program in Jacksonville, Florida.

You will join a collaborative team of eight pediatric orthopedic surgeons and two pediatric non-operative physicians, as well as twelve advanced practice providers.

The program also includes two Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) specialists, supported by three dedicated advanced practice providers within their service.

Key Responsibilities

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon with specialized expertise in neuromuscular disorders will provide comprehensive orthopedic care for children with cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and related neuromuscular conditions.

This role includes both advanced clinical practice and leadership within a multidisciplinary neuromuscular and spasticity care model, with opportunities to contribute to program development, clinical pathways, and regional growth.



* Providing comprehensive orthopedic evaluation and surgical management of children with neuromuscular disorders, including cerebral palsy and spina bifida


* Performing complex neuromuscular surgical procedures, including single-event multilevel surgery (SEMLS), neuromuscular hip reconstruction, and lower extremity deformity correction.

Experience or interest in neuromuscular spine surgery is welcomed but not required.


* Leading and participating in multidisciplinary cerebral palsy and spasticity clinics in collaboration with PM&R, neurology and neurosurgery.


* Collaborating closely with physical therapy, occupational therapy, orthotics and prosthetics, and care coordination teams


* Knowledge and experience in interpreting gait analysis and functional assessment data to guide individualized treatment planning and surgical decision-making.


* Contributing to education, quality improvement initiatives, and outcomes-based care


* Participate in educational initiatives to training pediatric orthopedic fellow, residents, and medical students and strengthen academic affiliations with the University of Florida and Mayo Clinic.

What We Offer



* A robust, collaborative pediatric orthopedic practice within a nationally recognized children's health system


* Opportunity to participate in and help lead a comprehensive Neuromuscular and Spasticity Program


* Strong multidisciplinary infrastructure including pediatric PM&R, neurology, neurosurgery, and rehabilitation medicine


* Established collaboration with the Center for Gait Analysis and Brooks Rehabilitation, supporting gait-informed care and functional outcome assessment


* Ability to contribute to program development, clinical pathways, and long-term strategic growth


* Support for clinical research and quality improvement initiatives


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