Pediatric Neurologist
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: 17387
Nemours Children's Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Neurologist to join our growing Neuroscience Center in Wilmington, Delaware.
We are seeking a collaborative and patient-centered physician with expertise in general pediatric neurology and subspecialty training in a relevant area of neurology. The ideal candidate will be a strong clinician, educator, and team player who is passionate about delivering exceptional care to children and families while contributing to academic and quality initiatives.
This position reports to the Division Chief of Neurology and offers the opportunity to practice at our main Wilmington campus as well as select satellite locations throughout Delaware and, potentially, Maryland.
About the Division
The Division of Neurology provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services across Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. As part of Nemours Children's Health, physicians work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment dedicated to advancing pediatric neurological care.
Faculty appointments are available through the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, with academic rank commensurate with experience and achievements.
We welcome candidates at all career stages, including recent fellowship graduates who are board eligible.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide inpatient attending coverage and participate in shared call responsibilities.
- Conduct outpatient general pediatric neurology clinics.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams caring for children with complex neurological conditions.
- Teach and mentor residents, medical students, and other learners.
- Participate in quality improvement, program development, and research initiatives.
- Contribute to the continued growth and advancement of pediatric neurology services across the region.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation with earning potential among the top quartile of the market.
- Annual incentive plan recognizing clinical productivity, academic achievements, and quality contributions.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.
- Generous relocation assistance and mortgage support programs.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match and 457 savings plan options.
- CME allowance, professional dues reimbursement, and licensure support.
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) through our not-for-profit status.
- Faculty appointment opportunities through Thomas Jefferson University.
- A collegial, mission-driven culture with strong physician leadership and support.
- Access to comprehensive wellness and well-being programs designed to support the health of our workforce.
Qualifications
- MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution.
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Neurology residency program.
- Additional fellowship or subspecialty training preferred.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.
- Eligible for unrestricted Delaware medical licensure and DEA registration.
- Academic accomplishments consistent with appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level.
- Experience working within interdisciplinary teams and caring for medically complex pediatric patients is preferred.
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