Pediatric Otolaryngologist

Pediatric Otolaryngologist-Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Job Description

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our well-established and expanding team in Wilmington, Delaware. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a collaborative, academic environment within one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems.

Nemours Children’s is making transformative investments in Delaware, including:

• A new maternal-fetal health program and expanded Advanced Delivery Program.
• Major growth in cancer, neonatology, and cardiology services.
• Over $130 million in capital improvements , ensuring state-of-the-art facilities and resources for complex pediatric care.

About the Role

As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Nemours, you will:

• Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
• Work alongside a dedicated team of eight full-time pediatric otolaryngologists , six physician assistants, two APRNs, and three specialty nurses.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary programs, including:
  • Aerodigestive and Complex Airway Program
  • Cochlear Implant and Auditory Rehabilitation
  • Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams
  • Pediatric Voice Program
  • Sleep Clinic in partnership with Pulmonology
• Participate in bedside endoscopy services, including FEES, and contribute to innovative care models.
• Engage in medical education , teaching residents from Thomas Jefferson University and supporting academic initiatives.
• Pursue research and quality improvement projects with institutional support and protected time available.

Join us and help shape the future of pediatric otolaryngology in a dynamic, patient-centered environment.

Program Highlights

• An active academic training site with full-time PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents, rotating PGY-1s, and strong institutional relationships with Thomas Jefferson University.
• Opportunities to design and grow clinical programs that align with your vision for the division and institution.
• Access to advanced diagnostics and surgical technology in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
• A comprehensive Department of Surgery with all pediatric surgical subspecialties represented.
• Strong infrastructure for clinical research and quality improvement projects , with institutional funding opportunities.

Position Requirements

• Medical degree ( MD or DO ) from an accredited institution
• Board certified in Pediatric Otolaryngology
• Fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology from an ACGME-accredited program
• Eligible for or holds an unrestricted Delaware medical license and active DEA registration
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
• A strong commitment to education, clinical excellence, innovation , and advancing pediatric surgical care

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: 403B 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

For confidential consideration, apply below or click here to connect with Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician Recruiter at Nemours Children’s Health.

About the Team

At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care.

We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. 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. To learn more, click here .

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.

About Us

Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the‑art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary‑urgent‑and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income.

As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever.

Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day‑to‑day work with colleagues, patients and families.

To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at .

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Job Info

• Job Identification 17710
• Posting Date 12/23/2025, 10:32 PM
• Degree Level Doctorate Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On‑site)

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