Pediatric Otolaryngologist-Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Pediatric Otolaryngologist - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

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Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our well-established and expanding team in Wilmington, Delaware. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a collaborative, academic environment within one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems.

Nemours Children’s is making transformative investments in Delaware, including:

• A new maternal‑fetal health program and expanded Advanced Delivery Program.
• Major growth in cancer, neonatology, and cardiology services.
• Over $130 million in capital improvements, ensuring state-of-the-art facilities and resources for complex pediatric care.

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
• Work alongside a dedicated team of eight full‑time pediatric otolaryngologists, six physician assistants, two APRNs, and three specialty nurses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary programs, including:
  • Aerodigestive and Complex Airway Program
  • Cochlear Implant and Auditory Rehabilitation
  • Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams
  • Pediatric Voice Program
  • Sleep Clinic in partnership with Pulmonology
• Participate in bedside endoscopy services, including FEES, and contribute to innovative care models.
• Engage in medical education, teaching residents from Thomas Jefferson University and supporting academic initiatives.
• Pursue research and quality improvement projects with institutional support and protected time available.

Join us and help shape the future of pediatric otolaryngology in a dynamic, patient‑centered environment.

• An active academic training site with full‑time PGY‑2 and PGY‑3 residents, rotating PGY‑1s, and strong institutional relationships with Thomas Jefferson University.
• Opportunities to design and grow clinical programs that align with your vision for the division and institution.
• Access to advanced diagnostics and surgical technology in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
• A comprehensive Department of Surgery with all pediatric surgical subspecialties represented.
• Strong infrastructure for clinical research and quality improvement projects, with institutional funding opportunities.

• Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
• Board certified in Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology from an ACGME‑accredited program
• Eligible for or holds an unrestricted Delaware medical license and active DEA registration
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• A strong commitment to education, clinical excellence, innovation, and advancing pediatric surgical care

• Competitive Compensation: A package that is commensurate with training and experience plus annual incentives valuing clinical, academic and quality achievements
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match and 457 plans
• Relocation Support:
  Mortgage assistance and relocation packages
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Six weeks of paid family leave
• Professional Development: CME, licensure and dues allowances
• Additional Benefits:
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; no state sales tax in Delaware

For confidential consideration, apply below or to connect with Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician Recruiter at Nemours Children’s Health.

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.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, a 220‑bed Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state, serves as a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center verified by the American College of Surgeons. In 2023–24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery, and orthopedics.

The hospital’s nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time.

In Wilmington, Delaware, residents enjoy a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm, with a vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks, and proximity to major East Coast cities. The city offers diverse dining, shopping, and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River.