Expanding Our Relationship With Wolfson Children's Hospital
Join Our Mission: Transforming Children's Health in Jacksonville
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ Children's first began to serve the Jacksonville community in 1981. Today, ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ Children's Health, Jacksonville, is a modern, 11-story facility located on the south bank of the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. It's connected to Wolfson Children's Hospital via a pedestrian walkway over Interstate 95.
In the coming months, we’ll be growing our 30-year relationship with Wolfson Children’s by expanding the clinical services offered there by ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ providers. This is a reflection of our organizations’ alignment and shared vision for the ongoing advancement and transformation of pediatric care in Jacksonville.Â
Current Offerings
We already offer many specialties and programs at Wolfson Children’s Hospital, including providing ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ specialists around-the-clock for:
- Emergency Department (ED) consultation — Our physicians provide specialty care consultations for children and teens in the Wolfson Children’s Hospital Emergency Departments.Â
- Pediatric unit care — A team of ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ pediatric hospitalists provides care in the hospital’s pediatric medical/surgical units.
- Outpatient specialty care — Our specialists, from a wide variety of medical subspecialties, are available for consultation when needed.
- Surgery and anesthesia — ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ surgeons perform complex procedures in the Wolfson Children’s Hospital operating suites, as well as at the Wolfson Surgery Center. In addition, all anesthesia services at Wolfson are provided by ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists, who specialize in the treatment of newborns, kids and teens.
- Pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and cardiac critical care — ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons perform heart surgery procedures in the Wolfson Children’s Hospital operating suites, as well as at the Wolfson Surgery Center. We deliver board-certified pediatric anesthesia care just for kids, including specialized cardiac anesthesia.
Services We’re Adding
In 2026, ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ will begin offering the following specialties at Wolfson Children’s Hospital:
- NICU
- PICU
- Neurosurgery
- Genetics
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Rheumatology
- Nephrology
- Infectious Disease
- Medically Complex Care
- Health and Transition Services
- Palliative Care
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ Jacksonville Senior Leadership Team

Aaron Carpenter, DNP, MDiv, APRN, CPNP-PC, NEA-BC
President
Matthew M. Davis, MD, MAPP
Executive Vice President, Enterprise Physician-in-Chief and Chief Scientific Officer
Robert Letton, MD
Professor of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Chair, Department of surgery
Amanda Lochrie, PhD, MBA, ABPP
Interim Chair, Department of Pediatrics
Chief, Division of Psychology
Medical Director, Pediatric Acute Telemental Health Program
Co-Director, ADAPT
Nelly Mauras, MD
Vice Chair of Pediatrics for Research
Director of Research
Professor of Pediatrics — Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Paris Owens, MBA
Vice President, Operations
Chetan C. Shah, MD
Department Chair of Radiology
Raj Sheth, MD, FAAN
Designated Institutional Official
Professor of Neurology— Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Professor of Pediatrics — University of Florida
Tara Spruill MSN, CPN, RN, NE-BC
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer
Andrew Stec, MD, MBA
Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
Douglas R. Thompson, MD, MBA, FAAP
Department Chair Anesthesiology
Professor of Anesthesiology
Frequently Asked Questions
At this point, the anticipated effective date of the expanded collaboration is in the first quarter of 2026, most likely on or around March 1, 2026. That date may change as the process develops. ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ will have regular communications and updates as plans progress.
We are currently reviewing all positions and will communicate any openings as soon as possible. Our goal is to align roles with the needs of our organization and patients. We currently have physician, APP, and staff positions posted and will add new positions if needed.
you’re interested in and complete an application. Please send any questions to nemoursjacksonvillequestions@nemours.org.
If you do not see a position that matches your current position or a position in which you are interested, please reach out to nemoursjacksonvillequestions@nemours.org and we will provide assistance.
We are carefully considering all applications and will extend offers based on the best fit for our teams and patient care needs. We will communicate process timelines as they are developed and available. We appreciate your patience during this process.
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ is thrilled to welcome talented associates and their patient-centered focus to support us in the transition of new services. Since ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ will become the employer for those associates, any decisions about employment will be made by the ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ hiring managers and through the ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ posting and Talent Acquisition processes.
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ health benefits start on the 1st of the month. Example 1: If your start date is March 15, your benefits will begin on April 1. Example 2: If your start date is March 1, your benefits will begin March 1.
You have 30 days from your date of hire to enroll in ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ health benefits. . ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ has been recognized for its commitment to a healthy workforce. In fact, ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ was named one of the 100 healthiest employers in America in 2017.
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ leadership is hosting weekly virtual open houses every Tuesday through July 8, 2025, at 5 p.m. Various members of our team including operations, clinic leaders, and HR will be available to answer questions.
Interview timelines will vary depending on the type of position and are subject to some variation. All positions will involve an expedited screening process that will begin in June. Physician and provider interviews have begun as of June 24, and associate positions are set to begin interviews in August. While we are working to expedite this process, timelines are subject to change, and we appreciate your flexibility. We will continue to communicate on a weekly basis to inform of key updates. If you have questions in the interim, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Official start dates will align with the tentative transition date of March 2026.
We understand there will be a need to have some overlap for training, onboarding, etc., and this will be factored into all offers. ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ has specific training plans depending on positions and which IT systems and platforms each position needs to utilize. The ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ Learning Solutions Team will craft training schedules and communicate through hiring managers what those dates, times, and locations will be. Training cannot begin before an associate’s hire date because all associates must be compensated for time worked. ÎÚÑ»ÊÓÆµ will work to determine where flexibility may need to occur and, if that is necessary for patient care, we will make adjustments when necessary and approved through Operations and Human Resources.
Questions? Please contact us.
Physician Recruitment
Alexis Rodgers
alexis.rodgers@nemours.org
App Recruitment
Kerry Nixon
kerry.nixon@nemours.org
Nonphysician Recruitment
Shayna Esagui
shayna.esagui@nemours.org
Benefits
Carol Schultz
carol.schultz@nemours.org