About this opportunity
The Nemours Foundation lists this Pediatric Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care Unit opportunity in wilmington, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pediatric Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care Unit
The Division of Critical Care Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital Delaware seeks a Board-eligible/Board-certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our team in Wilmington. This physician will participate in direct patient care in our 24‑32 bed pediatric ICU, managing patients with various medical, surgical, and trauma-related critical illnesses. Responsibilities include daytime clinical service and in‑house nighttime call, overall direction of patient management, procedures, and education of residents, fellows, and other trainees. Physicians are expected to work closely with nursing and ancillary departments 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.
Benefits
Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan recognizing clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement
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 and a Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program
Board Eligibility/Certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Eligibility to obtain a valid DEA and unrestricted medical licensure in the state of Delaware
A demonstrable area of academic pursuit in research, informatics, quality/patient safety, medical education, health services, and/or administration/clinical operations
Equal Opportunity Statement
Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
Job Information
Job Identification: 18836
Posting Date: 05/12/2026, 03:53 PM
Degree Level: Doctorate Degree
Job Schedule: Full time
Location: 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On-site)
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Worksite address
wilmington, DE, 19894, US
Who can apply
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