Chief of Pediatric General Surgery

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. 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 standardizes care and improves 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 ACSC Quality Programs 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 Retirement Planning: 403(b) 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 Job Information Job Identification 17017 Posting Date 09/16/2025, 04:31 PM Degree Level Doctorate Degree Job Schedule Full time Locations 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On-site) Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity and prohibits any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr Nemours-Children