Pediatric Hospitalist - Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Job Description The Nemours Cardiac Center of the Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware is looking for a qualified pediatric hospitalist to join our cardiac stepdown unit. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE) position, and the schedule is flexible and made in conjunction with other team members - including APPs and cardiology fellows. The Nemours Cardiac Center (NCC) provides comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents with cardiac, thoracic, and vascular disease. The Cardiac Center provides patient care, performs research, and educates health care professionals in a variety of settings. Our patient population ranges from newborns to adults with congenital or acquired heart disease. Surgeries are performed on a variety of complex congenital heart abnormalities, including neonatal surgery, adult congenital surgery, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation. Key Responsibilities: Deliver specialized care to cardiac patients in the CICU and cardiac stepdown unit. Work alongside advanced practice providers (APPs) and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other health care providers. Participate in daytime, nighttime, weekend, and holiday shifts, with potential moonlighting opportunities available on an "as needed" basis. The expectation is that approximately 33% shifts will be off shifts (nights and weekends). Educate and mentor residents, fellows, and other trainees. Contribute to academic initiatives in research, education, quality improvement, or operations. What We Offer: Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan recognizing clinical activity, academic accomplishments, and quality improvement Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision Mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403(b) with employer match, plus 457(b) retirement savings plans Licensure, CME, and professional dues allowance Not-for-profit status with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness A faculty appointment at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, commensurate with academic achievement Qualifications: MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program Board Eligibility/Certification in Pediatric Medicine Eligibility to obtain valid DEA and Medical licensure in the state of Delaware An academic record commensurate with appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or full Professor How to Apply For confidential consideration, please apply below. Have questions regarding the position? Click here to contact Jessica N. Vega, Sr. Physician Recruiter #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: 2026-03-10