Pediatric Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care Unit

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Life insurance

Health, dental and vision coverage

CME and board maintenance allowances

Retirement plans

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health seeks a Board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Intensivist to join the Division of Critical Care Medicine in Wilmington, Delaware. The role emphasizes leadership in patient care, education, and collaboration within a family-centered framework.

The candidate should have at least 3 years of attending experience in a PICU or pediatric burn unit, with expertise in ECMO, burn care, respiratory care, and academic scholarship. An unrestricted Delaware license is expected.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with at least 3 years as an attending in a PICU or pediatric burn unit.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine.
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Delaware.
• Demonstrated academic pursuit in research, informatics, quality/patient safety, medical education, health services, and/or administration/clinical operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients in a 24-32 bed pediatric ICU with daytime clinical service and night call responsibilities.
• Provide direction of patient management, procedures, and education of residents and fellows.
• Collaborate with nursing and ancillary departments to maintain a team-based, family-centered care approach.

Skills

Burn management

ECMO

Respiratory care

Faculty education/Medical Education

Job description

Job Description

The Division of Critical Care Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is seeking a Board-eligible/Board-certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our team at Nemours Children’s Hospital-Delaware in Wilmington.

Candidates With At Least 3 Years Of Experience Working As An Attending Physician In a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Or Pediatric Burn Unit And With Specific Expertise/experience In One Or More Of The Following Domains Are Especially Encouraged

• Burn management in the intensive care unit
• ECMO
• Respiratory care
• Faculty education/Medical Education Scholarship

This physician will have direct involvement in patient care in our 24-32 bed pediatric ICU, including the management of patients with various medical, surgical, and trauma-related critical illnesses. Duties will include daytime clinical service and in-house nighttime call responsibilities, including overall direction of patient management, procedures, and education of resident, fellow, and other trainees. Physicians are expected to work closely and professionally with nursing and ancillary departments in effort to maintain a teamwork approach to family-centered care.

Academic interests in research, informatics, quality improvement/patient safety, education, or administration/operations that supplement clinical expertise are required to optimize professional contributions locally and to help expand Nemours impact on pediatric critical illness regionally and nationally.

The PICU 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 do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Academic appointment is awarded by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University based on established professorial guidelines.

Qualified Candidates Will Be

• Fellowship trained in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with at least 3 years of experience working as an attending physician in a pediatric intensive care unit or pediatric burn unit
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Delaware
• Have a demonstrable area of academic pursuit in research, informatics, quality/patient safety, medical education, health services, and/or administration/clinical operations to complement clinical expertise
• Available to start on or around Fall/Winter 2026 (though exact start date is flexible)

Nemours Children’s Health offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457b retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, professional membership dues allowance, and more.

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.

Learn more at Nemours.org.

About The Team

At Nemours Children’s, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.

In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children’s, Delaware is a Top 10 children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.

A Level I Children’s Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized organization, Nemours Children’s continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.

Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.

Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington’s strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.