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Pediatric Geneticist

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 ID: 15223

Pediatric Clinical Geneticist

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Pediatric Clinical Geneticist to join our growing Pediatric Genetic Medicine team in Wilmington, Delaware.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary program providing comprehensive genetic evaluation and care to children and families across the region. Our team includes physicians, advanced practice providers, genetic counselors, and genetic counselor assistants, working together to provide patient-centered care while supporting clinical education, research, and innovation.

Why Nemours?

  • Join a growing Pediatric Genetic Medicine program within one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems.
  • Provide care alongside an experienced, multidisciplinary team of clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, and advanced practice providers.
  • Collaborate with specialists and multidisciplinary programs across Nemours to care for children with a broad range of genetic and complex medical conditions.
  • Opportunities to participate in clinical research, quality improvement, education, and program development.
  • Faculty appointment opportunities through the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, with opportunities for academic and teaching involvement.
  • Enjoy the resources and stability of a nationally recognized pediatric health system with a strong commitment to innovation and exceptional patient care.

What We’re Looking For

  • MD, DO, or equivalent degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board certified/board eligible in Clinical Genetics and Genomics
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license and DEA registration in Delaware

What We Offer

  • Competitive base compensation and annual incentive opportunity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
  • 403(b) with employer match and 457 retirement savings plan
  • CME and professional development support
  • Relocation assistance and mortgage assistance
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • Academic appointment with Thomas Jefferson University

If you’re looking for an opportunity to build your career in a collaborative pediatric genetics program while making a meaningful impact on children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

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

Livability

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Wilmington population
$397K
Avg 3-bedroom home
65° / 49°
Avg high / low
Nearby cities
Philadelphia
26.0 mi
Pop. 5,696,588
Lancaster
43.6 mi
Pop. 408,023
Reading
42.5 mi
Pop. 280,030
Source: US Census Bureau
Annual family budget — New Castle County
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Housing, food, transport, healthcare, childcare & taxes for a typical family
$397K
Avg 3-bedroom home
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Avg monthly rent
Source: EPI Family Budget Calculator
Source: Zillow
65° / 49°
Avg high / low
51.91 in
Yearly rainfall
133
Sunny days / yr
Source: WeatherAPI.com
Population — ZIP 19803
21,437
Total residents
10,694
Male residents
10,743
Female residents
Age distribution
total
21,437
0-9
2,191
10-19
2,631
20-29
1,910
30-39
2,228
40-49
2,653
50-59
3,393
60-69
2,981
70-79
2,201
80+
1,249
Ethnicity
White
18,668
Black Or African American
1,136
American Indian Or Alaskan Native
12
Asian
658
Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander
0
Other
248
Two Or More
715
Source: US Census Bureau
73
Walk Score — Very Walkable
48
Bike Score — Somewhat Bikeable
Source: WalkScore.com
Nearby airports
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 16.75 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG) 8.99 mi
Lancaster Airport (LNS) 45.73 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN) 50.74 mi
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) 56.52 mi
Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) 59.15 mi
Source: FAA database
Pediatric Geneticist
Nemours Children's Health · Wilmington, DE