Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base compensation

Annual incentive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

Mortgage assistance

Relocation packages

403(b) with employer match

457 retirement savings plans

Licensure, CME and dues allowance

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE is offering a full-time position for a Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist. The successful candidate will provide clinical care in general neurology and involve teaching medical students and residents. The role includes competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal applicants will be board certified in Pediatric Neurology and eligible for Delaware medical licensure.

Qualifications

• Must hold MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of ACGME‐Accredited Pediatric Neurology Residency Program and Epilepsy Fellowship required.
• Eligible for valid DEA and Medical licensure in Delaware.

Responsibilities

• Serve as attending physician and participate in on-call coverage.
• Conduct regular general neurology clinics.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students.

Skills

General neurology expertise

Epileptology specialty training

Teaching and mentoring skills

Quality improvement initiatives

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree

Completion of ACGME‑Accredited Pediatric Neurology Residency Program

Completion of Epilepsy Fellowship Program

Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology

Board Eligibility/Certification in Epilepsy

Job description

Pediatric Neurologist/Epileptologist

Full‑time position opening for a pediatric neurologist/epileptologist at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE. The successful candidate will be a skilled team builder, an effective teacher, and an outstanding clinician with expertise in general neurology and subspecialty training in epileptology. The role reports to the Division Chief of Neurology within the Department of Pediatrics and involves practice at the main Wilmington campus and satellite locations in southern Delaware and possibly Maryland.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as attending physician during designated weeks and participate in on‑call coverage as part of the service team.
• Conduct regular general neurology clinics.
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students with emphasis on your specialty area.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market.
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision.
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403(b) with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans.
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance.
• Not‑for‑profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• An innovative, collegial environment with supportive leadership.
• An organization‑wide commitment to developing the healthiest workforce in the nation through a robust and holistic network of wellness and well‑being resources and initiatives.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME‑Accredited Pediatric Neurology Residency Program and an Epilepsy Fellowship Program.
• Board Certification in Pediatric Neurology and Board Eligibility/Certification in Epilepsy.
• 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.

Nemours Children's Health is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.