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Nemours Children's Health is seeking an accomplished and visionary physician leader to serve as Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington. The chief serves as a key member of the Department of Pediatrics leadership team and reports directly to Department Chair David Brousseau, MD, MS. The chief will provide strategic vision and leadership for all divisional missions, including inpatient care delivery, quality and safety, education, scholarly activity, advocacy, faculty development, and program growth.

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly respected pediatric hospital medicine program within one of the nation's leading integrated pediatric health systems. The chief will partner with hospital, departmental, and enterprise leaders to advance clinical excellence, drive innovation in care delivery, strengthen academic programs, and further elevate the division's regional and national impact.

Strategic Growth, Innovation, and Enterprise Impact

Nemours Children's continues to invest in the future of pediatric health care through the ongoing growth and expansion of our hospital in Delaware. The hospital has expanded clinical programs, specialty services, research initiatives, and regional partnerships, reinforcing its position as one of the premier freestanding children's hospitals in the Mid-Atlantic region.

As Chief of Pediatric Hospital Medicine, you will play a critical leadership role in shaping the future of inpatient pediatric care. Working collaboratively with hospital and enterprise leadership, you will help advance innovative care models, support strategic growth initiatives, optimize operational performance, and strengthen our reputation for delivering exceptional patient outcomes and family-centered care.

Division Overview

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine includes 19 hospitalists, many of whom are board- certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine, including three physicians who are dual trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. The division also includes two Pediatric Hospital Medicine fellows and seven Advanced Practice Providers.

The team provides care for approximately 7,000 patients annually within a 220-bed, state-of-the-art children's hospital that serves as a regional referral center for complex pediatric care.

Faculty appointments and opportunities for academic advancement are available through Sidney Kimmel Medical College.

Academic Excellence and Research Leadership

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine maintains a strong academic presence within Nemours Children's and serves as a cornerstone of undergraduate and graduate medical education. The division is home to nationally recognized educators and institutional leaders and serves as the primary teaching service for the Pediatric Residency Program of Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Nemours Children's, Delaware, and is a main teaching site for hospital medicine learners throughout the region.

As chief, you will foster a culture that supports educational excellence, scholarly activity, quality improvement, and clinical innovation. Opportunities exist to strengthen research collaborations, expand academic programs, mentor future leaders, and further elevate the division's visibility and influence within pediatric hospital medicine.

Division Strengths and Highlights

• Collaborative Culture: A highly collegial and supportive environment characterized by strong faculty engagement, low turnover, and a shared commitment to clinical excellence, education, and innovation.

• Established Leadership: Division members serve in influential leadership roles across the institution, including Associate Chief Medical Officer, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs and Career Counseling, and Phase 3 Clerkship Director, reflecting the division's broad impact and institutional influence.

• Educational Excellence: Award-winning educators, a fully accredited Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship Program, and extensive opportunities to participate in undergraduate and graduate medical education.

• Quality and Innovation: Active engagement in quality improvement, patient safety initiatives, clinical operations, and enterprise-wide efforts to advance pediatric healthcare delivery.

Qualifications

Candidates must hold an MD or DO (or equivalent clinical doctoral degree), be board-certified in Pediatric Hospital Medicine or Pediatrics, and be eligible for licensure in Delaware.

Applicants should possess an academic record commensurate with appointment at the Associate Professor or Professor level and demonstrate a strong commitment to academic medicine, education, and scholarly activity.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven leadership in inpatient pediatric care delivery, with direct responsibility for clinical operations, quality and safety performance, staffing and coverage models, and patient throughput. Experience leading care model innovation and system-level redesign - including the development of sustainable hospital medicine programs, operational efficiencies, and scalable inpatient care models that support growth - is essential.

Candidates must also bring strong administrative leadership experience, financial and operational acumen, and the collaborative skills necessary to lead a multidisciplinary division while fostering physician engagement, faculty development, and organizational alignment.

Essential Functions

• Provide strategic vision and leadership to strengthen the clinical, operational, and academic performance of the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine.

• Ensure fiscal stewardship and effective operational management of divisional resources.

• Advance the division's academic, research, quality improvement, and scholarly missions.

• Lead faculty recruitment, retention, engagement, mentorship, and professional development.

• Promote excellence in patient care, quality, safety, and service.

• Support and enhance clinical education and training for medical students, residents, fellows, and advanced practice providers.

• Collaborate with hospital, departmental, and enterprise leadership to achieve strategic goals and support organizational growth.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary and annual incentives recognizing 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 Delaware state sales tax 

Whole Child Health and the Healthiest Workforce

At Nemours Children's, we believe exceptional pediatric care extends far beyond the bedside. Our Whole Child Health approach addresses the full spectrum of a child's well-being - physical, emotional, social, developmental, environmental, economic, and legal - while also prioritizing the wellness of those who provide that care.

We are committed to building the healthiest workforce in health care by fostering a culture where physicians are supported, respected, and empowered to thrive personally and professionally. As chief, you will play an important role in advancing physician engagement, mentorship, faculty development, and well-being while aligning the Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine with Nemours Children's system-wide vision for excellence.

Wilmington, Delaware

Located in Wilmington, Delaware, our hospital offers the advantages of a nationally recognized pediatric health system within one of the most desirable regions on the East Coast. The area provides access to outstanding public and private schools, vibrant communities, and an exceptional quality of life while also being just minutes from Philadelphia and within easy reach of New York City, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore.

Physicians and their families enjoy a unique blend of urban, suburban, and waterfront living, along with access to world-class museums, cultural attractions, professional sports, acclaimed dining, outdoor recreation, and convenient international travel. The region offers the ideal balance of professional opportunity, academic engagement, and family-centered living.

To Apply

Interested applicants should submit a CV and letter of interest addressed to Dr. Brousseau and sent to

Christine Chisholm
Administrative Director
Nemours Children's Health
christine.chisholm@nemours.org

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