AVP, Pediatric Surgical Services — Growth & Innovation

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President, Surgical Services to direct growth, innovation, and operational excellence across pediatric surgical programs in the Delaware Valley. This executive will partner with physicians, hospital leadership, and external partners to expand access and improve outcomes.

You will lead strategic growth, multi-specialty expansions, and align clinical and financial performance, while building high-performing teams across multiple

Qualifications

• Master's degree required; healthcare administration or business-related graduate degree preferred.
• Significant healthcare operations and service line leadership experience.
• Deep expertise in perioperative services and ambulatory surgery operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic growth plans across Surgical Services.
• Lead operational and financial performance, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Expand surgical programs, physician partnerships, and regional market presence.
• Collaborate with academic, research, and clinical leaders to advance innovation.
• Drive continuous improvement, quality, patient safety, and service excellence initiatives.
• Build and lead high-performing teams across multiple locations and programs.

Skills

Healthcare administration

Operations leadership

Strategic planning

Change management

Financial acumen

Education

Master's degree in Healthcare Administration

Tools

Healthcare analytics tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health seeks an experienced Assistant Vice President, Surgical Services to direct growth, innovation, and operational excellence across pediatric surgical programs in the Delaware Valley. This executive will partner with physicians, hospital leadership, and external partners to expand access and improve outcomes.

You will lead strategic growth, multi-specialty expansions, and align clinical and financial performance, while building high-performing teams across multiple