Pediatric Hospitalist

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Mortgage assistance

Relocation packages

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a qualified pediatric hospitalist for a full-time position in our cardiac stepdown unit. The role includes delivering specialized care for cardiac patients, collaborating with healthcare teams, and educating future medical professionals.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and academic appointments. Join us in making a difference in children's health.

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program.
• Board Eligibility/Certification in Pediatric Medicine.
• Eligibility to obtain valid DEA and Medical licensure in Delaware.
• Academic record suitable for faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care to cardiac patients.
• Work alongside APPs and collaborate with healthcare providers.
• Participate in shifts including nights and weekends.
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and trainees.
• Contribute to academic initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric hospitalist skills

Collaboration with healthcare providers

Mentoring skills

Education

MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree

Completion of ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program

Board Certification in Pediatric Medicine

Job description

Overview

The Nemours Cardiac Center of the Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware is looking for a qualified pediatric hospitalist to join our cardiac stepdown unit. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position; schedule is flexible and coordinated with APPs and cardiology fellows.

Responsibilities

• Deliver specialized care to cardiac patients in the CICU and cardiac stepdown unit.
• Work alongside advanced practice providers (APPs) and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Participate in daytime, nighttime, weekend, and holiday shifts, with potential moonlighting opportunities on an “as needed” basis. Approximately 33% of shifts will be off shifts (nights and weekends).
• Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and other trainees.
• Contribute to academic initiatives in research, education, quality improvement, or operations.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan recognizing 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
• A faculty appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, commensurate with academic achievement

Qualifications

• MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program
• Board Eligibility/Certification in Pediatric Medicine
• Eligibility to obtain valid DEA and Medical licensure in the state of Delaware
• An academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor

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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.

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.