Neonatal Hospitalist

The Nemours Foundation; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Retirement Planning

Relocation Support

Work-Life Balance

Professional Development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is looking for a Neonatal Hospitalist to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Nemours Children’s Hospital Delaware in Wilmington. This position requires a Board‑eligible or certified physician and involves direct patient care within a Level IV NICU.

Responsibilities include participating in daytime clinical services, attending conferences, and collaborating with neonatologists and care teams. The position promotes a multi-professional, patient‑centered care model, encouraging candidates to have academic interests and involves a competitive compensation package along with professional development support.

Qualifications

• Must be a Board‑eligible/Board‑certified physician.
• Flexibility in start date based on availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical service in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during weekdays and weekends.
• Attend clinical and educational conferences.
• Collaborate with team members for family‑centered care.

Skills

Graduates of an ACGME residency in pediatrics or family medicine

Board Certified or Board Eligible

Eligible for unrestricted medical licenses in Delaware

Education

Graduation from an ACGME residency

Job description

The Division of Neonatology at Nemours Children’s Hospital Delaware is seeking a Neonatal Hospitalist to work in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The candidate should be a Board‑eligible/Board‑certified physician who has (or will have) completed a pediatric or family medicine residency, with or without additional subspecialty training. The NICU Hospitalist will join our team at Nemours Children’s Hospital‑Delaware in Wilmington and will be directly involved in bedside patient care within our Level IV, 46‑bed neonatal ICU under the supervision of board‑certified neonatologists. Duties include daytime in‑house clinical service during weekdays and weekends, with possible night call and holiday coverage. The role requires attending clinical and educational conferences and collaborating closely and professionally with neonatologists, NICU fellows, advanced practice providers, rotating residents, medical students, and nursing and ancillary departments to maintain a teamwork approach to family‑centered care. The position is generally supported for at least one year, though the timeline may be adjusted based on the candidate’s career plans.

Academic interests in research, informatics, quality improvement/patient safety, education, or administration/operations that supplement clinical expertise are encouraged and will be supported, though are not required.

The NICU at Nemours embraces a multi‑professional, multi‑specialty collaborative care model that is patient‑ and family‑centered. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to doing whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions, extending beyond clinical treatment to research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

Qualifications

• Graduates (or planned graduates) of an ACGME residency in pediatrics or family medicine, with or without additional subspecialty training
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in pediatrics or Family Medicine
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licenses in Delaware
• Start date is flexible based on candidate availability

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary and annual incentives recognizing clinical, academic, and quality achievements
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match and 457 plans
• Relocation Support: Mortgage assistance and relocation packages
• Work‑Life Balance: Six weeks of paid family leave
• Professional Development: CME, licensure and dues allowances
• Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration

For confidential consideration, please apply.