Pediatrician, Primary Care - Seaford
Nemours Children's Health · Seaford, DE
Posted October 20, 2026
Nemours Children's Health, Seaford · 49 Fallon Ave, Seaford, DE, US, 19973
- Pay: Nemours does not post a pay range for this role (competitive base compensation plus annual incentive)
- Employment: Full time
- Location: Nemours Children's Health, Seaford
- Nemours Job ID: 20141
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Pediatrician to join our primary care team in Seaford, Delaware. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide high-quality outpatient pediatric care in a community-focused setting while being supported by one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems.
At Nemours Children’s Health, our Seaford team provides professional primary care services for infants, children, and adolescents, including well-child care, sick visits, immunizations, and ongoing support for families. We are looking for a pediatrician who is passionate about community-based care and interested in building lasting relationships with patients and families in Lower Delaware.
Why Seaford and Lower Delaware?
Located in Sussex County, Seaford offers a welcoming small-town community with access to outdoor recreation, the Nanticoke River, and Delaware’s coastal destinations. Lower Delaware is an appealing location for physicians who value a strong sense of community, a more relaxed pace of life, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an area with growing pediatric care needs.
About the Role
This position includes participation in extended-hours coverage, including early morning, early evening, and occasional weekend coverage, allowing us to better support the needs of local families. All Nemours primary care locations utilize after-hours nurse triage to support first-line patient calls when the office is closed.
This opportunity is ideal for a pediatrician who enjoys outpatient pediatrics, values continuity of care, and wants to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team with the backing of Nemours Children’s Health.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Health, life, dental, and vision benefits for associates and their dependents
- Wellness program
- CME days and dollars
- 403(b) with employer match and 457(b) plan
- Licensure and dues allowance after hire
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition discount programs with various universities for associates and their dependents
- Adoption assistance and parental leave
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board eligible or board certified in General Pediatrics
- Eligible for unrestricted Delaware medical license and DEA
If you are looking for a pediatric opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, enjoy professional growth, and maintain a strong work-life balance, we invite you to learn more about joining Nemours Children’s Health in Seaford.
Employer
Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. It delivers care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices, with a mission to deliver well beyond medicine to improve the health of children.
The Nemours system:
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, built on the grounds of the historic Nemours Estate
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida in Orlando's Lake Nona Medical City
- Specialty and primary care across Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida, including Jacksonville, Pensacola, Lakeland and the Space Coast, plus partner hospital units and urgent care
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Nemours:
- Faculty appointments at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (Delaware Valley) and academic, teaching and research opportunities
- Competitive base compensation with an annual incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits, mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403(b) with employer match plus 457(b) plans
- Licensure, CME and professional dues allowance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a not-for-profit
- Places to live from Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley to Central Florida and the Gulf Coast