Nemours
Division Chief - Pediatric General Surgery - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delawa
Nemours, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States, 28412
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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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.
#LI-JV2
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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