Pediatric Palliative Care Physician -Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
- Wilmington, DE
- Permanent
- Full-time
We are excited to announce a position opening for a full-time Pediatric Palliative Care Physician at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE.We are looking for a skilled team builder, an effective teacher, and an outstanding clinician with both excellent communication and interpersonal skills and expertise in pain and symptom management. Qualified candidates will have experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team and with medically complex conditions, including direct provision of end-of-life care.The position reports to the Division Chief of Palliative Medicine and the successful candidate will be part of a collaborative interdisciplinary team within the Department of Pediatrics.The Division provides inpatient, ambulatory, and home hospice oversight care and is home to a well-established and well-respected pediatric hospice and palliative medicine fellowship. A faculty appointment consistent with the level of academic achievement will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. All levels of experience, including recent fellowship graduates who are board-eligible, will be considered.Kery Responsibilities:
- Provide interdisciplinary consultation services, facilitate discussion and clarification of patient and family goals of care, and collaborate with the primary care team and community agencies throughout a child's disease trajectory.
- Share in the on-call responsibilities of the service.
- Participate in the team's educational efforts with trainees and medical staff in all areas of pediatric palliative care, including but not limited to appropriate pain and symptom management, grief, and interdisciplinary approaches to caring for children and families facing serious illness.
- Assist in educational, research and advocacy efforts for children with complex chronic and/or life-threatening conditions.
- Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
- Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
- Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
- Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans
- Licensure, CME and dues allowance
- Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- An innovative, collegial environment with supportive leadership
- An organization-wide commitment to developing the healthiest workforce in the nation through a robust and wholistic network of wellness/well-being resources and initiatives.
- MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Residency Program and a Palliative Medicine Fellowship Program
- Board Certification in Pediatric Medicine and Board Eligibility/ Certification in Palliative 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
For confidential consideration, please apply below.Have questions regarding the position? to contact Jessica N. Vega, Senior Physician Recruiter.#LI-JV2About 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, .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, DelawareLiving 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.