Pediatric Neurologist - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Pediatric Neurologist - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Job Description

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 are looking for a strong clinician and researcher with a demonstrated track record of leading active research studies and applications for external funds. 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. 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.

• Engage in high quality research with a view to obtaining significant external funding
• 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

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• 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 holistic network of wellness/well-being resources and initiatives.

• MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school
• 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

For confidential consideration, please apply below.

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

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, .

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