Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mortgage assistance

403(b) with employer match

CME and professional dues allowance

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware, is seeking a mid- to senior-level Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join their collaborative team at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children. This position involves performing pediatric cardiac surgeries, engaging in mentorship, and leading program development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have an MD or DO, eligibility for medical licensure in Delaware, and be board certified in cardiac surgery. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to participate in teaching and academic appointments.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for valid DEA and medical licensure in Delaware.
• Academic appointment at Assistant, Associate, or full Professor rank.
• Additional skills in neonatal surgery are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeries.
• Engage in mentorship and continuous clinical development.
• Lead program development and quality initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac surgery

Program development

Mentorship

Research involvement

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree

Board Certified in Cardiac Surgery

Job description

Job Description

The Nemours Cardiac Center at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, seeks a mid- to senior-level Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a collaborative team. The surgeon will participate in a broad range of pediatric and congenital cardiac surgeries, contribute to program development, quality initiatives, and leadership within the division and Cardiac Center.

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and congenital cardiac surgical procedures across the full spectrum of patient types.
• Engage in continuous clinical development and mentorship, advancing autonomy in line with experience.
• Lead and participate in program development, quality and outcomes initiatives, and leadership within the division and Cardiac Center.

Requirements

• MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school.
• Eligibility for valid DEA and medical licensure in Delaware.
• Academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor.
• Board Certified following an ACGME‑approved Cardiac Surgery training program and sub‑specialty certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery.
• Additional capabilities or interests in neonatal and complex reconstructive surgery.
• Active involvement in clinical, translational, basic, or outcomes research highly desirable.
• Expected to actively participate in teaching students, residents, and fellows.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan based on 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.
• Faculty appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University commensurate with academic achievement.

Nemours Children’s Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; discrimination or harassment in any form is strictly prohibited.