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Wilmington, DE Full Time Posted by: Direct Jobs Posted: Monday, 26 January 2026
 
 
Position Overview

We are seeking a Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our team within the Division of Critical Care Medicine at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, DE. This physician will provide direct patient care in our 24-32 bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), managing critically ill children with complex medical, surgical, and trauma-related conditions. The role includes daytime clinical service and in-house nighttime call, overseeing patient management, performing procedures, and educating residents, fellows, and other trainees.

We embrace a multi-professional, family-centered care model and seek individuals committed to collaboration, equity, diversity, and inclusion. Academic interests in research, informatics, quality improvement/patient safety, education, or administration/operations are strongly encouraged to complement clinical expertise and advance Nemours' regional and national impact.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive care for critically ill pediatric patients in the PICU
  • Participate in daytime clinical service and in-house nighttime call coverage
  • Perform procedures and direct patient management
  • Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and other trainees
  • Collaborate with nursing and ancillary teams to ensure family-centered care
  • Contribute to academic initiatives in research, education, quality improvement, or operations
What We Offer
  • Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan recognizing clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement
  • Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
  • Mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403(b) with employer match, plus 457(b) retirement savings plans
  • Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance
  • Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • A faculty appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, commensurate with academic achievement
Qualifications
  • MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school
  • Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program and a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program
  • Board Eligibility/Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Eligibility to obtain valid DEA and Medical licensure in the state of Delaware
  • Demonstrated academic interest in research, informatics, quality/patient safety, education, health services, or administration/clinical operations
  • An academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor
How to Apply

For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician Recruiter

Wilmington, DE, United States of America
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