Pediatric Dentist-Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware

Job DescriptionPosition Overview We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to join our team at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, mentoring residents, and contributing to academic and research initiatives. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in evidence-based care and collaborative practice. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality pediatric dental care, including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and emergency department on-call services. Provide clinical and didactic instruction to pediatric dentistry residents. Support dental outreach, research, and scholarly activities within the Division of Dentistry. What we Offer: Nemours offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes bonus and quality-based incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, 403 B retirement plan with employer matching. An additional 457B retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice insurance, professional Membership dues allowance, and much more. Nemours is a not-for-profit; employed physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Qualifications Graduation from a CODA-accredited residency program in Pediatric Dentistry. Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, or intent to complete board certification within 3 years of employment. Eligible for an academic license in the State of Delaware. Preference for candidates with hospital training, at least 1 year of pediatric dentistry practice at the time of employment start, and experience treating children with medical complexity. How to Apply: For confidential consideration, please apply below. For questions, contact Jessica Vega, Senior Physician Recruiter at #LI-JV2 About Us Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized children's health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children's hospitals - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. duPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we're on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children's health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child's world a place to thrive. It's a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. 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 an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children's and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at About the Team At Nemours Children's, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care. We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children's is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here. Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S. In 2023-24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics. The hospital is a Level 1 Children's Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives. Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care. We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions. Wilmington, Delaware Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

Created: 2026-03-04