Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our nationally recognized Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology. This position is designed to support the growing needs of patients and families in southern Delaware, with a meaningful clinical presence in Milford while remaining actively connected to the broader GI division across the Nemours network.

This is an excellent opportunity for a physician seeking a diverse pediatric GI practice that combines outpatient care, procedures, teaching, and collaboration within one of the nation's leading pediatric health systems. The role is structured to provide approximately two days per week in Milford, along with clinical and procedural time at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and other regional locations as needed.

Milford serves as a primarily outpatient location, allowing physicians to build relationships with patients and families in an underserved region while maintaining access to the full breadth of pediatric gastroenterology practice through the larger division.

About the Practice

• Join a division of 11 Pediatric Gastroenterologists, including Pediatric Hepatologists and subspecialty expertise across the GI spectrum.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, procedures, inpatient coverage, and fellow clinics.
• Typical clinical schedule includes outpatient practice, procedural time, and participation in the division's inpatient service.
• Approximately 7-8 patients per clinical session.
• Opportunity to practice across multiple locations while maintaining a strong presence in the Milford community.
• Open to experienced physicians and graduating fellows.

Academic Opportunities

This is primarily a clinical position with opportunities to participate in:

• Teaching fellows and residents
• Quality improvement initiatives
• Clinical research and scholarly activity
• Program development
• Faculty appointment through Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Delaware
• Eligible for medical staff membership at Nemours Children's Health
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship training program
• Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered pediatric care

Why Nemours?

• Nationally ranked Pediatric Gastroenterology program.
• One of the few standalone pediatric health systems in the country.
• Strong multidisciplinary collaboration and subspecialty support.
• Diverse patient population and advanced pediatric resources.
• A practice model that combines outpatient care, procedures, inpatient medicine, and teaching.

Compensation & Benefits

Nemours offers:

• Competitive salary and incentive opportunities
• Relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• CME allowance
• 403(b) with employer match
• 457 retirement savings plan
• Licensure and dues reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

About Milford

Located in southern Delaware, Milford offers a welcoming coastal-community lifestyle with easy access to Delaware beaches, outdoor recreation, excellent schools, and a lower cost of living. Physicians enjoy the benefits of a close-knit community while remaining connected to the academic and clinical resources of a leading children's health system.

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About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida - along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org .