Pediatric Otolaryngologist
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: 17710
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our well-established and expanding team in Wilmington, Delaware. This is an exceptional opportunity to practice in a collaborative, academic environment within one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems.
Nemours Children’s is making transformative investments in Delaware, including:
- A new maternal-fetal health program and expanded Advanced Delivery Program.
- Major growth in cancer, neonatology, and cardiology services.
- Over $130 million in capital improvements, ensuring state-of-the-art facilities and resources for complex pediatric care.
As a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Nemours, you will
- Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for ear, nose, and throat (ENT) conditions in neonates, infants, children, and adolescents.
- Work alongside a dedicated team of eight full-time pediatric otolaryngologists, six physician assistants, two APRNs, and three specialty nurses.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary programs, including:
- Aerodigestive and Complex Airway Program
- Cochlear Implant and Auditory Rehabilitation
- Cleft Palate and Craniofacial Teams
- Pediatric Voice Program
- Sleep Clinic in partnership with Pulmonology
- Participate in bedside endoscopy services, including FEES, and contribute to innovative care models.
- Engage in medical education, teaching residents from Thomas Jefferson University and supporting academic initiatives.
- Pursue research and quality improvement projects with institutional support and protected time available.
Join us and help shape the future of pediatric otolaryngology in a dynamic, patient-centered environment and receive a generous sign-on bonus as part of your recruitment package!
Program Highlights
- An active academic training site with full-time PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents, rotating PGY-1s, and strong institutional relationships with Thomas Jefferson University.
- Opportunities to design and grow clinical programs that align with your vision for the division and institution.
- Access to advanced diagnostics and surgical technology in a collaborative, interdisciplinary setting.
- A comprehensive Department of Surgery with all pediatric surgical subspecialties represented.
- Strong infrastructure for clinical research and quality improvement projects, with institutional funding opportunities.
Position Requirements
- Medical degree ( MD or DO ) from an accredited institution
- Board certified in Pediatric Otolaryngolog y
- Fellowship trained in Pediatric Otolaryngology from an ACGME-accredited program
- Eligible for or holds an unrestricted Delaware medical license and active DEA registration
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style
- A strong commitment to education, clinical excellence, innovation, and advancing pediatric surgical care
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation: A package that is commensurate with training and experience plus annual incentives valuing clinical, academic and quality achievements
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Retirement Planning: 403B with employer match and 457 plans
- Relocation Support: Mortgage assistance and relocation packages
- Work-Life Balance: Six weeks of paid family leave
- Professional Development: CME, licensure and dues allowances
- Additional Benefits: Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; no state sales tax in Delaware
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