Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Nemours Children's Health · Wilmington, DE
Posted October 20, 2026
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware · 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, US, 19803
- Pay: Nemours does not post a pay range for this role (competitive base compensation plus annual incentive)
- Employment: Full time
- Location: Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
- Nemours Job IDs: 19644, 18369
Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Pediatric Gastroenterologist to join our growing Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware.
This growth opportunity comes at an exciting time for the division as increasing patient demand and expanded referral volume continue to drive program growth. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional care while helping improve access for children throughout the Delaware Valley and surrounding region.
Based in Wilmington, this physician will practice as part of a nationally recognized GI program while maintaining a meaningful presence across our regional network, including outpatient locations and procedural sites.
About the Practice
- Join a robust group of 11 Pediatric Gastroenterologists, including 2 Pediatric Hepatologists.
- Work alongside advanced practice providers, fellows, and multidisciplinary specialists.
- Participate in outpatient clinics, inpatient care, procedures, and teaching activities.
- Dedicated procedure time and involvement in fellow clinics.
- Help support continued growth and improved patient access throughout the region.
- Open to both experienced physicians and graduating fellowship trainees.
Academic & Teaching Opportunities
This position offers numerous opportunities for physicians interested in academic medicine, including:
- Teaching and mentoring Pediatric GI fellows and residents
- Faculty appointment through Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
- Participation in quality improvement and clinical research initiatives
- Program development and leadership opportunities
- Collaboration within a nationally recognized pediatric GI team
Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the State of Delaware
- Eligible for medical staff membership at Nemours Children's Health
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship training program
- Commitment to providing high-quality, family-centered pediatric care
Why Join Nemours?
- Nationally ranked Pediatric Gastroenterology program.
- Strong multidisciplinary division with expertise across pediatric GI subspecialties.
- One of the few independent pediatric health systems in the United States.
- Access to a broad referral network and complex pediatric patient population.
- Diverse practice model that includes outpatient care, inpatient service, procedures, and academic engagement.
Nemours offers a comprehensive package including
- Competitive salary with productivity and quality incentives
- Relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- CME funding
- 403(b) retirement plan with match
- 457 retirement savings plan
- Professional dues and licensure support
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
About Wilmington
Wilmington offers the advantages of a vibrant metropolitan region while maintaining a family-friendly lifestyle. Conveniently located near Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., New York City, and the Delaware beaches, the area provides outstanding cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities.
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