Shape the Future of Pediatric Hematology – Join Johns Hopkins All Children’s in Florida

Company/Institution:	Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Location:	St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Degree Requirements:	MD	Salary:	Not available
Job Type:	Patient Care	Posted:	November 13, 2026
Job Setting:	Hospital/Clinical Facility	Application Period:	November 13, 2026-January 13, 2027

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital is recruiting a Pediatric Hematologist to join our growing and nationally recognized hematology program in the Tampa Bay area. This is an exceptional opportunity to become part of a deep and collaborative division with expertise spanning the full spectrum of pediatric hematology. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in sickle cell disease, along with a broad interest in general hematology and the evaluation and management of patients with clotting disorders.

Position Highlights

• Join a large, highly specialized pediatric hematology division with expertise across the full spectrum of pediatric hematologic disorders.
• Provide comprehensive care for children with sickle cell disease and thalassemia, including both acute and chronic disease management.
• Become an integral member of a well-established sickle cell program caring for patients across a broad regional referral area.
• Participate in the care of patients undergoing gene therapy and curative treatment for sickle cell disease as the program expands its newly established gene therapy and bone marrow transplant capabilities.
• Opportunity to develop or expand expertise in hemostasis, specifically thrombosis and other rare coagulation disorders.
• Provide evaluation and management of common pediatric hematologic conditions, including iron deficiency anemia and other anemias, immune thrombocytopenic purpura and neutropenia.
• Collaborate closely with physicians who have specialized expertise in sickle cell disease, thrombosis, bleeding disorders, and other areas of pediatric hematology.
• Practice primarily at a Tampa Bay-area outpatient care center, with inpatient responsibilities at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg.
• Join a division with a strong academic focus, including research, publications, program development, and opportunities for teaching and mentorship.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Medical degree, (MD or DO).
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric residency.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology.
• Candidates at various career stages are encouraged to apply, including early-career physicians with strong fellowship training and experienced pediatric hematologists seeking a new opportunity in Florida.
• Clinical experience caring for pediatric patients with sickle cell disease is required.
• Strong foundation in general pediatric hematology, including evaluation and management of anemia and other common hematologic conditions.
• Interest and/or experience in clotting disorders and  thrombosis is highly desirable.
• Ability to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to children and adolescents with both common and complex hematologic disorders.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills and a commitment to multidisciplinary care.
• Candidates must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Florida.

At Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital we offer an excellent Benefits Package, to include: 

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
• Affordable health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee discount program - travel, tickets, dining and more!

 Join Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital and help advance our mission of improving the health and well-being of children and families throughout the communities we serve.

 

About the Employer

JHACH is a 259-bed teaching hospital ranked by US News & World Report as a “Top 50 Children’s Hospital” in 8 pediatric specialties (2025-2026). We are ranked as the #1 Children’s Hospital in Florida for the third consecutive year and the #4 Best Children’s Hospital in the Southeast. The hospital is home to a 97-bed, Level IV NICU, 28-bed pediatric blood and marrow transplant unit and a 22-bed CVICU. 

JHACH is the only US hospital outside the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. location that is part of the Johns Hopkins Medicine system. We stand at the forefront of discovery, leading innovative research to cure and prevent childhood diseases while training the next generation of pediatric experts. 

Tampa-St. Petersburg is centrally located to many of Florida's top attractions, only minutes from the beautiful Gulf beaches, 90 miles from Orlando and four hours from Miami.

How to Apply

Interested candidates, please send CV to Patty Shipton, CPRP, at pshipto1@jh.edu

Contact Information

Patty Shipton
501 6th Ave S
St Petersburg, FL 33701-4634 USA
pshipto1@jh.edu

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