Pediatric Plastic Surgeon
Apply NowCompany: Nemours Children's Health
Location: Wilmington, DE 19805
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Job Description
The Department of Plastic Surgery at Nemours Children's Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Plastic Surgeon with a passion for patient care to join our exceptional team in Wilmington, DE. Clinical opportunities are available to build and grow a practice based on the surgeon's expertise and interests.
The surgeon will work collaboratively with our dynamic team consisting of three full time surgeons, two physician assistants, and a nurse program manager. The surgeon is encouraged to pursue academic research and will be a fundamental member of the division and hospital in terms of leadership with the capacity to be help develop and co-lead a burn program with commensurate experience. Of the three current plastic surgeons: two have craniofacial training, and the third has a focus on breast. We are looking for an innovative surgeon willing to grow with the hospital's initiatives in fetal surgery, burn reconstruction, orthopedics, and a lymphatics program.
The clinical practice for this role will encompass all aspects of general pediatric plastic surgery with a desire for the candidate to have a specific focus area of clinical dedication and growth. There is a service component of call divided among the surgeons but the growth opportunities for an excellent clinical practice is paramount. There is also the opportunity to partner with established research leaders in the Nemours Surgical Outcomes Center to build our clinical research program.
What We Offer
Position/Qualification Requirements
How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration
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 www.nemours.org.
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. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Alignment Mission and Vision.
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.
The Department of Plastic Surgery at Nemours Children's Health is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pediatric Plastic Surgeon with a passion for patient care to join our exceptional team in Wilmington, DE. Clinical opportunities are available to build and grow a practice based on the surgeon's expertise and interests.
The surgeon will work collaboratively with our dynamic team consisting of three full time surgeons, two physician assistants, and a nurse program manager. The surgeon is encouraged to pursue academic research and will be a fundamental member of the division and hospital in terms of leadership with the capacity to be help develop and co-lead a burn program with commensurate experience. Of the three current plastic surgeons: two have craniofacial training, and the third has a focus on breast. We are looking for an innovative surgeon willing to grow with the hospital's initiatives in fetal surgery, burn reconstruction, orthopedics, and a lymphatics program.
The clinical practice for this role will encompass all aspects of general pediatric plastic surgery with a desire for the candidate to have a specific focus area of clinical dedication and growth. There is a service component of call divided among the surgeons but the growth opportunities for an excellent clinical practice is paramount. There is also the opportunity to partner with established research leaders in the Nemours Surgical Outcomes Center to build our clinical research program.
What We Offer
- Competitive base compensation and an annual incentive plan 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 and financial counselling services
- 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.
Position/Qualification Requirements
- Medical Degree (MD, DO or equivalent) from an accredited medical school
- Board certified/eligible in Plastic Surgery
- Valid medical license and DEA
How to Apply/For Confidential Consideration
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 www.nemours.org.
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. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Alignment Mission and Vision.
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.