Pediatric Ophthalmologist

Nemours Children's Health; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks paid family leave

Competitive salary

CME allowances

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) with employer match

Job summary

Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, Delaware is seeking a fellowship-trained BC/BE pediatric ophthalmologist to join their growing clinical and academic group. The position involves daily clinical activities, including outpatient visits and surgeries, and offers opportunities to train residents and medical students.

Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, 6 weeks paid family leave, and a generous benefits package in a location close to Delaware beaches.

Qualifications

• Experience in all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology.
• Fellowship training in pediatric ophthalmology required.
• Participation in education and training of residents and students.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient visits and surgeries.
• Provide hospital consultations.
• Train ophthalmology residents and medical students.

Skills

Pediatric ophthalmology experience

Surgery capability

Diagnostic testing skills

Teaching experience

Education

Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology

Board Certified/Board Eligible

Job description

Job Description

The Division of Ophthalmology at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington is recruiting a fellowship‑trained BC/BE pediatric ophthalmologist to join a growing clinical and academic group of pediatric ophthalmologists. The candidate should have experience in all aspects of general pediatric ophthalmology and will participate in daily clinical activities, including outpatient visits, surgery, and hospital consultation. In addition, the physician will actively participate in the education and training of ophthalmology residents and medical students from Thomas Jefferson University, and will receive an academic appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College based on established professorial guidelines.

Clinical Opportunities

• Anterior and posterior segment surgery capability
• Comprehensive diagnostic testing capabilities
• Challenging practice ranging from common pediatric ophthalmology problems to care of ophthalmologic problems in children with complex medical conditions
• Diagnostic capabilities including OCT, ERG & VEP
• Experienced group of pediatric ophthalmologists and exposure to all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology
• Opportunity for research and collaboration with other pediatric subspecialists, the University of Delaware and other academic institutions
• National and region‑wide referral of patients
• Affiliation to major academic centers in the tristate area
• Opportunity to train ophthalmology residents and medical students throughout the academic year

Benefits

• Growing area close to the Delaware beaches that offers no state sales tax
• Competitive salary and robust benefits package
• 6 weeks paid family leave
• Generous CME allowances
• 403(b) with employer match & a 457(b) plan
• Licensure and dues allowance after hire
• Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various universities for associates and their dependents
• Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of paternity leave