Opportunity

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon to lead its Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine in the Delaware Valley. One of the largest pediatric programs in the country, the Department of Orthopedics includes 14 surgeons, two nonoperative physicians, 18 advanced practice providers and three clinical fellows with world-renowned programs in spine, cerebral palsy, skeletal dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, and lower extremity differences.

Sports Medicine Program

Our program is the largest and most respected program in the region and offers performance, rehabilitation and training programs led by multidisciplinary specialists. With fully equipped sports medicine gyms and a Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, we provide comprehensive care for young athletes. We are looking to grow clinically and to expand the research footprint, leveraging strategic opportunities and resources specifically devoted to this effort.

Position Overview

The Division Chief will drive the strategic growth and development of our Sports Medicine Program.

Key Responsibilities include

• Lead and expand the Delaware Valley Sports Medicine Division.
• Provide high-quality, expert clinical care for pediatric sports injuries and maintain an active clinical practice.
• Lead training programs for fellows, residents and medical students, and enhance our academic affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
• Promote and expand research activities within the department.
• Represent Nemours Children's in local, regional and national forums and specialty societies and engage in regional outreach initiatives to promote youth sports health.

The Division Chief will work closely with the Chair, Nemours Children's leadership and medical education staff to ensure the highest standards of clinical, research and teaching services. This role requires a commitment to Nemours Children's values of Excellence, Respect, Service, Honor and Learning, with a focus on population health, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship training
• Certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in DE, NJ and PA

We Offer

• Competitive base compensation.
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision and wellness programs.
• Relocation packages and 403B with employer match.
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

About Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley

Founded as a pediatric orthopedic institute in 1940, Nemours Children's has grown into one of the nation's largest pediatric health systems and is Delaware's only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center. Recognized and respected worldwide for our pediatric research, our specialists provide advanced inpatient and outpatient care across more than 30 specialties. Nemours Children's Health, Delaware Valley, which includes sites in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, is part of a larger healthcare enterprise that includes multiple locations in Florida.

About Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley offer a blend of urban and country experiences. Known as the "Corporate Capital of the World," Wilmington features world-class restaurants, museums, performing arts and tax-free shopping. The Brandywine Valley is home to elegant estates and gardens, reflecting the wealth and legacy of the duPont family Just minutes from I-95, Wilmington is only 25 minutes from Philadelphia, is less than two hours away from Baltimore and Washington, DC, and three hours from New York City. The climate is pleasant, reflecting all four seasons and the region has multiple scenic state parks, mountains and beaches. Something for everyone!

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For confidential consideration, apply below. For questions, click here to email Jessica N. Vega, CDR, Sr. Physician Recruiter.

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