Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician
Company: Nemours Children's Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Nemours Children s Health is seeking a board certified/board
eligible Pediatric Emergency Medicine physician with an academic
interest in clinical or translational research to join our dynamic,
close-knit group at the Nemours Children s Hospital, Delaware
(NCH-DE) in Wilmington, DE.
The Division of Emergency Medicine consists of a team of 23 PEM
trained physicians, 7 general pediatricians, 7 fellows, 10
Physician Assistants and a Nurse Practitioner. The team cares for
approximately 58,000 patients a year in our 44-bed state of the art
facility that opened in 2014 as part of a major expansion of the
hospital. The Nemours Emergency Department is also home to a 6-bed
behavioral health unit that opened in 2023 and shares oversight and
staffing with psychiatry to better serve our patients requiring
psychiatric care. NCH-DE is a multi-specialty pediatric hospital
and is the only ACS certified pediatric Level I trauma center in
the state. We have a large catchment area, including all of DE, as
well as surrounding states including PA, NJ, and MD.
The Division has an expanding research emphasis and team members
are active in research and quality improvement. We are a member of
the GLACiER node of PECARN, and are actively involved in
multi-center studies, both within and outside PECARN. The research
infrastructure available to the division includes grants and
proposal development and a research team that assists with study
activities.
Interested applicants should have prior research experience. The
position offers protected time commensurate with experience.
Our division has a strong educational mission and acts as a
clinical home to many recognized outstanding educators. NCH-DE acts
as the main hospital for residents from the Pediatric Residency
Program of Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson
University/Nemours Children's Health, Delaware. We also serve as a
pediatric clerkship site for students rotating from Sidney Kimmel
Medical College (SKMC) and as a teaching site for residents in
Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine programs from throughout the
area. Faculty appointment and advancement are available through
SKMC.
Situated on a beautiful estate in Wilmington, DE and close to
Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, Nemours offers a unique
opportunity to practice in a premier setting. The area is known for
its top ranked school systems, recreational opportunities,
family-oriented settings, access to world class restaurants,
professional sports teams, and entertainment.
As a Nemours physician, you ll be part of an award-winning team
where innovation is the norm. As a pediatric system with both
clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring
a healthier future for children. As one of the nation s leading
pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing
all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer
integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each
year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty practices and primary
care practices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania.
What we offer
If you re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a
work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and
focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.
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
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 , 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
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.
Keywords: Nemours Children's Health, North Bethesda , Pediatric - Emergency Medicine Physician, Healthcare , Wilmington, Maryland
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