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Pediatric Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care Unit

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: 18836

The Division of Critical Care Medicine at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is seeking a Board-eligible/Board-certified Pediatric Intensivist to join our team at Nemours Children’s Hospital-Delaware in Wilmington.

Candidates with at least 3 years of experience working as an attending physician in a pediatric intensive care unit or pediatric burn unit and with specific expertise/experience in one or more of the following domains are especially encouraged:

  • Burn management in the intensive care unit
  • ECMO
  • Respiratory care
  • Faculty education/Medical Education Scholarship

This physician will have direct involvement in patient care in our 24-32 bed pediatric ICU, including the management of patients with various medical, surgical, and trauma-related critical illnesses. Duties will include daytime clinical service and in-house nighttime call responsibilities, including overall direction of patient management, procedures, and education of resident, fellow, and other trainees. Physicians are expected to work closely and professionally with nursing and ancillary departments in effort to maintain a teamwork approach to family-centered care.

Academic interests in research, informatics, quality improvement/patient safety, education, or administration/operations that supplement clinical expertise are required to optimize professional contributions locally and to help expand Nemours impact on pediatric critical illness regionally and nationally.

The PICU at Nemours embraces a multi-professional, multi-specialty collaborative care model that is patient- and family-centered. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.

Academic appointment is awarded by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University based on established professorial guidelines.

Qualified candidates will be

  • Fellowship trained in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine with at least 3 years of experience working as an attending physician in a pediatric intensive care unit or pediatric burn unit
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Delaware
  • Have a demonstrable area of academic pursuit in research, informatics, quality/patient safety, medical education, health services, and/or administration/clinical operations to complement clinical expertise
  • Available to start on or around Fall/Winter 2026 (though exact start date is flexible)

Nemours Children’s Health offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, 403b retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457b retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, professional membership dues allowance, and more.

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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 Intensivist - Pediatric Critical Care Unit
Nemours Children's Health · Wilmington, DE