Medical Director, Pediatric Motility

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Pediatric Gastroenterologist to lead their Motility & Functional GI disorders program. This role involves providing excellent clinical care, engaging in research, and teaching within a collaborative multidisciplinary team. The successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art motility equipment and will be instrumental in expanding care for children with complex gastrointestinal conditions. This position offers an academic appointment at a prestigious medical college, providing a unique opportunity to influence the next generation of healthcare professionals while improving children's health across several states.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in pediatric gastroenterology and motility procedures.
• A successful track record of research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the program on Motility & Functional GI disorders.
• Engage in clinical and quality improvement research.

Skills

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Motility Procedures

Clinical Excellence

Research

Teaching

Education

MD or equivalent

Academic appointment at Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level

Tools

Motility Equipment

Video Capsule Endoscopy

pH-Impedance Probe

Endoflip

Transnasal Endoscopy

Job description

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is seeking a Pediatric Gastroenterologist with expertise in Motility and Functional GI disorders to lead our program on Motility & Functional Gastrointestinal disorders.

Our division is comprised of 11 pediatric gastroenterologists, 3 nurse practitioners, 6 office nurses, 6 fellows, 4 administrative assistants and a specialty authorization specialist. We also collaborate with a team of dietitians, social workers, psychologists, and support staff with the shared mission of improving children's health. The motility and functional gastrointestinal disorders program has a dedicated procedure nurse and support staff. New state-of-the-art motility equipment allows for the performance of esophageal, antroduodenal, colonic and anorectal manometries. We also have video capsule endoscopy and pH-impedance probe capabilities and are finalizing our introduction of Endoflip and transnasal endoscopy. The GI Division includes programs for inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic GI diseases, celiac disease, aerodigestive disorders and a partnership with Interventional Radiology to manage children with severe protein losing enteropathy. We deliver world class patient and family-centered care in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland, expanding our collaborations to Florida through partnerships with other Nemours sites. Division members are actively engaged in clinical and quality improvement research and are heavily involved in education of residents, fellows, and providers across the region.

Additionally, the Complex Colorectal Program at Nemours Children's Health is a multidisciplinary collaboration between pediatric colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, urology, and gynecology that provides advanced care for children with anorectal malformations, cloacal anomalies, Hirschsprung disease, and refractory constipation.

We are seeking a candidate with a track record of leadership and provision of excellent clinical care. A successful track record of research is preferred, and a generous research package is available consistent with the record of success. The ideal candidate is a dynamic pediatric gastroenterologist with a passion for clinical excellence, teaching, and research to help establish a strong motility program. The candidate must be experienced in pediatric gastroenterology and motility procedures. Academic appointment will be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the Clinical Educator or Clinical Scholar track at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA based on qualifications.