Pediatric Neurologist/Physician Researcher

Position Summary:
We are excited to announce a position opening for a full-time physician scientist in the Division of Neurology at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE.

We seek a physician-scientist who will establish and sustain a productive, extramurally-funded research program while maintaining an active clinical practice. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative Neuroscience Research Center within the Division of Neurology, contribute to education and mentorship, and advance discoveries that meaningfully improve patient outcomes. He or she will maintain a clinical practice in Pediatric Neurology or a subspecialty, contributing to the care of patients with complex or unmet medical need. The successful candidate will also conduct translational, clinical, or basic science research aligned with institutional priorities. He or she should be a skilled team builder, an effective teacher, and an outstanding clinician with both excellent communication and interpersonal skills and relevant clinical expertise. He or she will have subspecialty training in a relevant area of neurology.


The position reports to the Division Chief of Neurology and the successful candidate will be part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team within the Department of Pediatrics.


The Division provides inpatient and outpatient clinical services at locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. A faculty appointment consistent with the level of academic achievement will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and/or the University of Delaware. All levels of experience, including recent fellowship graduates who are board-eligible, will be considered. Qualified candidates will have experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team and with medically complex conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as attending physician during designated weeks and participate in on-call coverage as part of the service team
• Conduct regular specialty clinics in addition to a share in general neurology clinics
• Teach and mentor residents and medical students with emphasis on your specialty area
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research activities
• Plan and oversee projects in basic/translational research, including collaborations with our clinical and basic science researchers.
• Development and leadership of an independent research program with national or international impact, supported by intramural and extramural funding (e.g.- Nemours Foundation and NIH, disease foundations, philanthropy)
• Disseminate findings through high impact, peer ‑ reviewed publications and presentations at national and international scientific meetings
• Supervise the maintenance, safety, and running of the laboratory and assure it is in regulatory compliance.
• Mentor and train laboratory technicians, graduate, medical and undergraduate students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows

What We Offer:

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
• Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• An innovative, collegial environment with supportive leadership
• An organization-wide commitment to developing the healthiest workforce in the nation through a robust and wholistic network of wellness/well-being resources and initiatives.
• Programmatic research support and a competitive startup

Qualifications:

• MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school with research training. MD/PhD preferred.
• Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program and a Neurology Fellowship Program
• Board Certification in Pediatric Medicine and Board Eligibility/ Certification in Neurology
• Eligibility to obtain valid DEA and Medical licensure in the state of Delaware
• An academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor

Application Instructions:
For confidential consideration, please apply below.


Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician Recruiter.

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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.

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