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Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon


Job Location:

Wilmington, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 9 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

The Nemours Cardiac Center at the Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington Delaware is seeking a mid- to senior-level Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our expanding program. The candidate will join a collaborative team of two pediatric cardiac surgeons and an adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) surgeon within a high-acuity tertiary care center with continued programmatic growth.

This position offers the opportunity to participate in the full spectrum of pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery with a supportive environment that fosters continued clinical development mentorship and progressive autonomy aligned with addition to clinical responsibilities the role provides meaningful opportunities for engagement in program development quality and outcomes initiatives and leadership within the division and broader Cardiac Center.

Nemours Cardiac Center is seeking candidates to join a nationally recognized pediatric cardiac program known for delivering comprehensive high-acuity care through a highly collaborative integrated team model. The center brings together cardiac surgeons anesthesiologists intensivists cardiologists specialized nursing and ancillary staff to provide seamless care for children with heart disease across a 12-bed CICU 18-bed cardiac step-down unit dedicated cardiac OR advanced cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs and peri-operative recovery suite. As part of one of the nations premier pediatric health systems Nemours offers opportunities to work within a mission-driven organization committed to clinical excellence innovation research and participation in national registries and multi-institutional collaborations.

Requirements:

  • MD DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school

  • 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

  • Board Certified following an ACGME approved Cardiac Surgery training program and sub-specialty certification in Congenital Cardiac Surgery

  • Demonstrate additional capabilities or interests neonatal and complex reconstructive surgery

  • Active involvement in clinical translational basic or outcomes research is highly desirable.

  • The applicant will be expected to participate actively in the teaching of students residents and fellows.

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

Community Highlights

  • The First State is an attractive destination that delivers:
    • The energy of sun-splashed beaches
    • The quiet joys of a countryside vineyard
    • The excitement of a vibrant cityscape.
  • Wilmington offers an attractive physician lifestyle with a manageable commute affordable living and easy access to Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Washington D.C. making it ideal for both career growth and family life.

  • Delawares financial advantagesincluding no state sales tax and low property taxeshelp make relocation especially appealing.

  • Wilmington is a beautiful city filled with lightsgarden paths parks fine dining and cultural the Hagley Museum along the Brandywine River to the Nemours Estate.

  • Nemours Childrens Health is built on the grounds of the magnificent Nemours Estate. The Estate modeled after Versailles is meticulously maintained and freely welcomes Nemours employees and visitors.




Required Experience:

IC


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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 an ... View more

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