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Division Chief - Pediatric General Surgery - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delawa

Nemours, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412

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Description

Nemours Children's Health Delaware Valley Department of Surgery is seeking a board-certified/board eligible Pediatric General Surgeon with experience in fetal surgery to serve as Director of Perinatal Surgery and Chief of its Division of Pediatric General Surgery in Wilmington, DE. The successful candidate will be a proven leader and have board certification in Pediatric Surgery and will be responsible for supporting our Advanced Delivery Unit and Fetal Care Center Programs, Level One Pediatric Trauma Center, Level 4 NICU, and ELSO Platinum Level ECMO Program.

Our Pediatric General Surgery Division includes 9 pediatric surgeons, 5 advanced practice providers, 2 specialty nurses, and 4 fellows (1 clinical and 3 research). The clinical practice for this role will encompass all aspects of pediatric general surgery as well as specialized expertise in fetal surgery. This leadership position is an opportunity to build upon a strong foundation, drive innovation, expand clinical services, and mentor the next generation of pediatric surgical leaders. This role offers the unique blend of clinical leadership, strategic development, academic responsibility, and administrative oversight within a rapidly growing and nationally recognized institution. Participation in our Pediatric Surgery fellowship program allows for education and mentoring of the next generation of pediatric surgeons. Opportunities are available to engage in cutting-edge research and contribute to the advancement of pediatric surgical care.

Program Highlights

Growing Fetal Care Center and complex delivery program with a new 12 bed Advanced Delivery Unit with interventional capabilities opening Spring 2026

Advanced quality and safety infrastructure that standardize care and improve patient outcomes by reducing adverse events, narcotic usage, and length of stay

Bariatric Surgery program

Chest wall disorders treatment program

Colorectal surgery program

Opportunities for dedicated research time

Comprehensive Department of Surgery encompassing all pediatric surgical specialties

As an American College of Surgeons (ACS) Surgical Quality Partner, Nemours Children's Health Delaware Valley demonstrates a steadfast dedication to continuous improvement, patient safety, and surgical excellence. Our surgical teams have proudly achieved verification and distinction from the following ACS Quality Programs:

Level I Pediatric Trauma Center

MBSAQIP

(Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program)

NSQIP - Pediatrics

(National Surgical Quality Improvement Program)

COC

(Commission on Cancer)

Level I CSV

(Children's Surgery Verification)

What We Offer

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

Position/Qualification Requirements

Medical Degree (MD or DO) from an accredited medical school

Fellowship trained in Pediatric General Surgery

Fetal Surgery experience

Board certified/eligible in Pediatric General Surgery

Valid medical license and DEA

How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician Recruiter.

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About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. 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 an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org

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