Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 280,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

CME and licensure allowances

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine to lead a dynamic team of physicians and oversee all divisional missions, such as care delivery, education, research, and advocacy.

The ideal candidate must have an MD/DO or equivalent degree, be board certified in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and possess a strong record of leadership and clinical growth. Benefits include a competitive salary, malpractice coverage, and comprehensive health plans.

Qualifications

• Must have an MD/DO or MD/PhD.
• Eligible for licensure in Delaware.
• Proven track record in clinical growth and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision to enhance clinical operations.
• Oversee recruitment and retention of faculty.
• Support educational training for interns and residents.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Research and quality improvement

Commitment to education

Operational management

Faculty development and mentorship

Education

MD/DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree

Board certification in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Academic record for Associate or full Professor appointment

Job description

Summary

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a dynamic Division Chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM). The ideal candidate will provide vision, leadership, and oversee all divisional missions, including care delivery, education, research, and advocacy. The Division Chief reports directly to the Chair of Pediatrics, David Brousseau, MD, MS.

Qualifications

Candidates must have an MD/DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree and be board certified in PEM. Candidates must also have an academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Associate or full Professor and be eligible for licensure in Delaware. In addition, the candidate should have a successful track record in advancing clinical growth, research, a demonstrated commitment to education, administrative experience, and leadership qualities to advance a highly collegial and collaborative division.

Essential Functions

• Strategic vision and guidance to strengthen the clinical operations of the Division of Emergency Medicine
• Fiscal stewardship and operational management
• Enhancement of the division’s research and academic agenda
• Recruitment, retention, development and mentorship of faculty
• Support of clinical training and education for interns, residents, and fellows

The Division of Emergency Medicine consists of a team of 23 PEM trained physicians, 7 general pediatricians, 7 fellows, 10 Physician Assistants, and a Nurse Practitioner. The team cares for approximately 58,000 patients a year in a 44-bed state‑of‑the‑art facility that opened in 2014 as part of a major expansion of the hospital. The Nemours Emergency Department is home to a 6‑bed behavioral health unit that opened in 2023 and shares oversight and staffing with psychiatry to better serve patients requiring psychiatric care.

The Division also includes a growing research emphasis. Members are active in research and quality improvement and are involved in multi‑center studies. The research infrastructure includes grants, proposal development, and a research team that assists with study activities.

The Division has a strong educational mission and serves as the clinical home to many recognized outstanding educators. Nemours Children’s Health is the teaching hospital for the Pediatric Residency Program of Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) of Thomas Jefferson University and serves as a teaching site for residents in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine programs. Faculty appointment and advancement are available through SKMC.

Benefits

Nemours offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes relocation; occurrence‑based malpractice coverage; health, life, and dental insurance; 403B retirement plan; CME, licensure, and dues allowances; tuition reimbursement; and premium in‑network health coverage for children of full‑time Associates.

EEO Statement

Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.