Neonatologist

Job Description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking board-certified/board-eligible Neonatologists to join our growing team at one of our valued partner locations: Bayhealth Kent in Dover, DE, Jefferson Einstein in Philadelphia, PA, or Inspira Medical Centers in Vineland and Mullica Hill, NJ. These opportunities provide high-quality, family-centered neonatal care while benefiting from the clinical resources, collaborative network, and pediatric expertise of Nemours Children's Health. Our partnership model brings specialized neonatal care closer to families in their local communities. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other professionals to care for premature infants, critically ill newborns, and babies with complex medical needs. Physicians also have access to the broader Nemours system for specialty consultation, care coordination, and transfer support when a higher level of pediatric care is needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for newborns requiring specialized monitoring and treatment.
• Attend high-risk deliveries and support neonatal stabilization and resuscitation.
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams to develop coordinated, individualized plans of care.
• Communicate closely with families, referring physicians, and consulting specialists throughout the care journey.
• Promote quality, safety, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement in neonatal care.
• Participate in clinical coverage, call responsibilities, and team activities based on the needs of the selected partner location.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an accredited Pediatrics residency and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine fellowship.
• Board certification or board eligibility in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of the selected practice location.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, family-centered care and the Nemours mission of improving the health of children.

Why Join Nemours Children's Health?

At Nemours Children's Health, we are committed to going well beyond medicine to help children grow into healthy adults. Our physicians practice within a collaborative pediatric system that values clinical excellence, innovation, education, and partnership. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference for newborns and families while helping expand access to exceptional neonatal care at a respected community hospital partner.

Choose the community that is right for you while building your career with a nationally recognized children's health system. We invite you to explore Neonatologist opportunities with Nemours Children's Health at Bayhealth Kent, Jefferson Einstein, or Inspira Medical Centers.

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.

About The Team

At Nemours Children's, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty. We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.