Nemours
Division Chief, Pediatric Otolaryngology ENT- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaw
Nemours, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Nemours Children’s Hospital is seeking a Division Chief of Pediatric Otolaryngology to lead our established and growing team in Wilmington, Delaware. This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned, fellowship-trained pediatric otolaryngologist to shape clinical services, expand multidisciplinary programs, grow clinical research, and help drive the next chapter of growth and innovation within a nationally recognized pediatric health system.
Leading Through Growth and Innovation As part of our commitment to Whole Child Health and to meeting the needs of children across the region, Nemours Children’s is making transformative investments in Delaware. Backed by the long-standing strength and vision of the Nemours Foundation, this expansion represents the largest one-year capital investment in our history — more than $130 million — and includes:
A new maternal and fetal health program, expanding our Advanced Delivery Program with new labor and delivery suites, antepartum and postpartum rooms, and ORs for fetal and maternal care.
A major expansion of care in cancer, neonatology, and cardiology, including the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders, designed to deliver family-centered care in a healing environment.
A revitalization of the historic Alfred I. duPont Institute building, preserving our legacy while repurposing it as a modern administrative space that supports long-term organizational growth.
These upgrades support our regional strategy and deepens our ability to serve children with increasingly complex needs.
Your Role In this leadership position, you will:
Direct a well-established division that includes eight full-time pediatric otolaryngologists, seven physician assistants, four APRNs, and three specialty nurses.
Provide strategic and clinical leadership across Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, and satellite locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Shape a clinical program that reflects your subspecialty expertise and passion.
Collaborate within robust, multidisciplinary programs, including:
A growing aerodigestive and complex airway program
A dynamic cochlear implant and congenital ear reconstruction program
Integrated cleft and craniofacial teams
Pediatric voice clinics and bedside endoscopy services, including FEES
A complex sleep clinic in partnership with pulmonology
Play a key role in medical education, working with residents from Thomas Jefferson University and supporting the academic growth of our training programs.
Participate in or lead research initiatives, with protected time available and institutional support for scholarly activity.
Program Highlights
An active academic training site with a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship, 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.
Position Requirements
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
Board certified in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Complex 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
Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine, including program development, strategic growth, and mentorship
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
A strong commitment to education, clinical excellence, innovation, and advancing pediatric surgical care
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: Apackage that is commensurate with training and experienceplus 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 click here to connect with Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician Recruiter at Nemours Children’s Health.
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Leading Through Growth and Innovation As part of our commitment to Whole Child Health and to meeting the needs of children across the region, Nemours Children’s is making transformative investments in Delaware. Backed by the long-standing strength and vision of the Nemours Foundation, this expansion represents the largest one-year capital investment in our history — more than $130 million — and includes:
A new maternal and fetal health program, expanding our Advanced Delivery Program with new labor and delivery suites, antepartum and postpartum rooms, and ORs for fetal and maternal care.
A major expansion of care in cancer, neonatology, and cardiology, including the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders, designed to deliver family-centered care in a healing environment.
A revitalization of the historic Alfred I. duPont Institute building, preserving our legacy while repurposing it as a modern administrative space that supports long-term organizational growth.
These upgrades support our regional strategy and deepens our ability to serve children with increasingly complex needs.
Your Role In this leadership position, you will:
Direct a well-established division that includes eight full-time pediatric otolaryngologists, seven physician assistants, four APRNs, and three specialty nurses.
Provide strategic and clinical leadership across Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, and satellite locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic.
Shape a clinical program that reflects your subspecialty expertise and passion.
Collaborate within robust, multidisciplinary programs, including:
A growing aerodigestive and complex airway program
A dynamic cochlear implant and congenital ear reconstruction program
Integrated cleft and craniofacial teams
Pediatric voice clinics and bedside endoscopy services, including FEES
A complex sleep clinic in partnership with pulmonology
Play a key role in medical education, working with residents from Thomas Jefferson University and supporting the academic growth of our training programs.
Participate in or lead research initiatives, with protected time available and institutional support for scholarly activity.
Program Highlights
An active academic training site with a pediatric otolaryngology fellowship, 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.
Position Requirements
Medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution
Board certified in Pediatric Otolaryngology and Complex 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
Demonstrated leadership in academic medicine, including program development, strategic growth, and mentorship
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
A strong commitment to education, clinical excellence, innovation, and advancing pediatric surgical care
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation: Apackage that is commensurate with training and experienceplus 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 click here to connect with Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician Recruiter at Nemours Children’s Health.
#LI-JV2
#J-18808-Ljbffr