Pediatrician, Primary Care- Seaford

Pediatrician Opportunity At Nemours Children's Health

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a pediatrician to join our Seaford team! Nemours Children's Health provides high-quality, professional primary care outpatient services for infants, children, and adolescents and are currently in need of a pediatrician to join the team. Extended hours are required (early morning and early evening). Occasional weekend coverage. All locations utilize after-hours nurse triage to take first-line calls from patients when the office is closed.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Health, life, dental & vision benefits for associates and their dependents
• Wellness program
• CME days and dollars
• 403(b) with employer match & a 457(b) plan
• Licensure and dues allowance after hire
• Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various universities for associates and their dependents
• Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of paternity leave

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board eligible or certified in general pediatrics
• Eligible for unrestricted Delaware medical license and DEA

If you're looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.

Nemours Children's is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only pediatric level 1 trauma center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S. 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 is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives. Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care. We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions. Wilmington, Delaware Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 18009
• Job Category Physician
• Posting Date 02/11/2026, 03:49 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 49 Fallon Ave, Seaford, DE, 19973, US (On-site)