Pediatric BMT/TCT Medical Director | Build New Program in Orlando, FL
Medical Director, Pediatric BMT/TCT Program
Nemours Children's Health | Orlando, Florida
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric BMT physician to serve as Medical Director and help build and lead its growing BMT/TCT program in Orlando, Florida. This is an exciting opportunity to shape program development, expand access to advanced transplant and cellular therapies, and establish a comprehensive pediatric program within a nationally recognized children's health system. With significant institutional investment and a new inpatient unit on the horizon, the incoming physician will play a pivotal role in the program's future growth.
Opportunity Highlights:
- Medical Director Leadership: Opportunity to build, develop, and lead the pediatric BMT/TCT program, including clinical strategy, program operations, and future growth.
- Established Patient Population: In 2025, the program cared for 60 new cancer patients and 200–300 active hemoglobinopathy patients, with 50 patients referred externally for BMT/TCT or gene therapy.
- New Inpatient Unit: Construction and redesign of an 8-bed FACT-concordant unit is underway, with an anticipated opening in early 2028.
- Dedicated Program Support: Two full-time pediatric BMT physician positions are budgeted, along with approved and funded dedicated BMT APP and Nurse Navigator positions.
- Candidate Qualifications: Pediatric BMT Fellowship required; preference for candidates with 8–10 years of experience and a background in clinical leadership and program development.
- Anticipated Start Date: Summer 2027, providing an opportunity to help shape the program ahead of the new unit's opening.
Why Orlando, Florida?
- Year-Round Sunshine: Enjoy a warm, subtropical climate with abundant sunshine and outdoor recreation throughout the year.
- Family-Friendly Living: Home to world-famous attractions, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, offering endless entertainment for families.
- Excellent Lifestyle: Enjoy a variety of shopping, dining, golf, lakes, parks, and outdoor activities throughout Central Florida.
- Convenient Location: Orlando International Airport provides extensive domestic and international flight connections, making travel easy.
- Growing Metropolitan Area: A thriving community with excellent schools, diverse neighborhoods, and access to Florida's beautiful Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches, both within an easy drive.
Job Reference #: PBMT 27584
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