Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Nemours; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 230,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Relocation assistance

Retirement savings plan with employer

CME allowance

PSLF eligibility

Academic appointment with Jefferson

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, DE, seeks a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join a growing, academically oriented division. You will provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric GI care and perform endoscopic procedures while engaging in teaching and research activities.

The role includes an academic appointment with Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and opportunities to work at satellite sites in the region.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for unrestricted Delaware medical licensure.
• Commitment to outstanding clinical care, collaboration and academic excellence.
• Interest in teaching, research and/or quality improvement encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric GI care.
• Perform endoscopic procedures as part of patient care.
• Participate in education of medical students and residents.

Skills

Clinical excellence

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Job description

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our growing team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, DE.

This position is based primarily at our flagship children’s hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, with opportunities to provide care at satellite locations throughout the region.This includes a faculty appointment through the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia PA. The successful candidate will join a collaborative, academically focused division with opportunities to provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient pediatric gastroenterology care, perform endoscopic procedures, and participate in the education of medical students and residents.

Individuals interested in combining outstanding patient care with teaching and scholarly activity (clinical or basic science research) are encouraged to apply. Candidates at all experience levels, including graduating fellows, will be considered.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware has a long-standing reputation for excellence in pediatric healthcare and serves a diverse patient population throughout Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and surrounding regions. As the pediatric referral center for the Delaware Valley, the hospital continues to expand its nationally recognized specialty programs while fostering a collaborative, patient-centered culture.

Located on a beautiful 300-acre campus in Wilmington, Delaware, Nemours offers the advantages of a vibrant academic medical center while being just 30 minutes from Center City Philadelphia, 90 minutes from Washington, DC, and two hours from New York City.

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school.
• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Eligible for unrestricted Delaware medical licensure.
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding clinical care, collaboration, and academic excellence.
• Interest in teaching, research, and/or quality improvement is encouraged but not required.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with opportunities for productivity and quality-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Faculty appointment through Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• A collaborative, mission-driven pediatric health system committed to innovation, education, and exceptional patient care.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children’s health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Job Info

• Job Identification 19644
• Posting Date 07/30/2026, 03:55 PM
• Degree Level Post-Doctorate
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On-site)