Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist
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: 19049
Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders
Nemours Children’s Health | Wilmington, Delaware
Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware, is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Pediatric Neuro-Oncologist to join our expanding Neuro-Oncology Program within the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders. This is an exceptional opportunity to help shape the future of a rapidly growing program while caring for children and adolescents with complex neurologic cancers in a high-volume, nationally recognized pediatric health system.
Why Join Nemours?
At Nemours, pediatric neuro-oncology is more than a specialty—it is a commitment to building meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and families during some of the most challenging moments in their lives. Our physicians are dedicated to a family-centered model of care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to address not only medical needs, but also the emotional, developmental, and psychosocial well-being of every child.
As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to
- Deliver comprehensive care to children with brain and central nervous system tumors
- Collaborate with a highly specialized multidisciplinary team
- Contribute to program growth, innovation, and clinical excellence
- Participate in research and clinical trials that advance pediatric cancer care
- Educate and mentor trainees in a leading academic environment
- Make a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families
About the Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute
The Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders is one of the region’s premier pediatric hematology-oncology programs and continues to experience significant growth across its clinical, research, and educational missions.
Our team includes
- 15 physicians
- 14 advanced practice providers
- 3 fellows
Specialty programs include
- Neuro-Oncology
- Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology
- Long-Term Survivorship Program
- Comprehensive Sickle Cell Clinic supported by a NIGMS Center of Biomedical Research Excellence grant
- Federally funded Comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center
- Transplant and Cellular Therapies Program, including participation in the STAR Alliance for sickle cell disease
Nemours is an active member of the Children’s Oncology Group (COG) and is funded through the National Cancer Institute Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP), providing physicians with access to cutting-edge clinical research and collaborative opportunities.
Qualified candidates will possess
- Board Certification in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- Specialized training and/or experience in Neuro-Oncology
- Eligibility for unrestricted medical licensure in Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
- Eligibility for DEA licensure
A Transformative Time for Growth
The newly established Lisa Dean Moseley Foundation Institute for Cancer and Blood Disorders represents a bold investment in the future of pediatric cancer and blood disorder care. Supported by a landmark $78 million philanthropic commitment, the Institute is expanding programs, advancing research initiatives, and creating new opportunities to improve outcomes for children and families throughout the region.
About Nemours Children’s Health
Nemours Children’s Health is one of the nation’s largest integrated pediatric health systems, providing world-class specialty care, primary care, research, education, prevention, and advocacy services dedicated exclusively to children.
While this position is based in Wilmington, Delaware, physicians care for patients from across the Delaware Valley and benefit from collaboration throughout the Nemours enterprise, including colleagues and programs in Florida.
Recognized among the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare organizations, Nemours Children’s Hospital and the Nemours Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders are consistently recognized for excellence in pediatric cancer care, advanced therapies, transplant outcomes, and exceptional nursing and clinical support services.
Live and Work in Wilmington, Delaware
Located in the heart of the Northeast Corridor, Wilmington offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. Nestled within the scenic Brandywine Valley, the area provides easy access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City while maintaining the charm, affordability, and natural beauty of a close-knit community.
Highlights include
- Vibrant arts, dining, and cultural attractions
- Excellent schools and family-friendly neighborhoods
- Proximity to beaches, parks, and outdoor recreation
- Easy access to major metropolitan centers
- A strong professional and academic community
Join Nemours Children’s Health and help advance the future of pediatric neuro-oncology while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families every day.
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