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Chief of Pediatric Cardiology

NemoursCareerSite
Wilmington, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026

 

Nemours Children’s Health, Delaware seeks a visionary physician leader to serve as Division Chief of Cardiology and Co-Director of The Nemours Cardiac Center.

The successful candidate will lead a thriving, multidisciplinary team to help shape the future of care for pediatric and adult congenital heart disease. This individual will drive the strategic direction for the division, manage a dedicated team of talented cardiologists and staff, and collaborate with other leaders of the Nemours Cardiac Center to further position Nemours as a leader in congenital heart care. This is a rare opportunity for a dynamic leader to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, while advancing the mission of a nationally recognized congenital heart program. 

 

Competitive applicants will have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the clinical care of patients with congenital heart disease and advancement of the field through research, education, and advocacy. Applicants should prove strong leadership and management skills and be committed to the growth and innovation of the Nemours Cardiac Center. 


Key Responsibilities:

  • Driving clinical excellence and ensuring the highest standards of patient care.

  • Leading recruitment efforts to attract top-tier talent and build a world-class team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and support staff.

  • Fostering programmatic growth through innovative service line development, strategic partnerships, and expansion of regional outreach.

  • Advising and organizing a team of more than 25 pediatric cardiologists with diverse clinical and research interests covering clinics throughout 4 states.

  • Developing, promoting, and expanding academic and research initiatives of the cardiac center.

  • Collaborating with three other co-Directors of the Nemours Cardiac Center: Division Chiefs of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cardiac Critical Care, and Cardiac Anesthesia. 

  • Engaging in business development activities to enhance visibility, strengthen referral relationships, and position the Nemours Cardiac Center as a leader in congenital heart care. 
     

Required Candidate Qualifications:

  • MD, DO, or international equivalent (MBBS, MBChB, etc.) from an accredited medical school.

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology.

  • Board Certified in Pediatric Cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) or equivalent.

  • Eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey.


Position Details & Incentive/Benefits Package:

  • Academic appointment at the Sydney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

  • Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package: health, life, dental, vision, relocation, licensure, 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plan.


About Nemours Children’s Health and the Cardiac Center:

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. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is situated on the picturesque Nemours Estate in Wilmington, DE. The area is surrounded by natural beauty, as well as many gardens, museums, trails, restaurants and other year-round activities. It is near major metropolitan areas with an excellent transportation network.

The Nemours Cardiac Center boasts sub-specialty expertise in Congenital Cardiac and Fetal Imaging, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Inpatient and Outpatient Cardiology, Preventive Cardiology, Cardiac Intensive Care, Congenital Cardiac Anesthesia and Adult Congenital Cardiology. The congenital heart program enjoys an extensive catchment area and rapidly growing referral base in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

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