Ophthalmologist, Pediatric

Job Description

The Division of Ophthalmology at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, is actively recruiting a fellowship-trained BC/BE pediatric ophthalmologist to join a growing clinically and academically active group of pediatric ophthalmologists. The candidate should have experience in all aspects of general pediatric ophthalmology. Participation in daily clinical activities, including outpatient visits, surgery, and hospital consultation, allows a diverse exposure to all areas of pediatric ophthalmology. In addition to the clinical responsibilities, the physician will participate actively in the education and training of ophthalmology residents and medical students from Thomas Jefferson University. Academic appointment is awarded by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University based on established professorial guidelines.

This unique opportunity offers:

• Anterior and posterior segment surgery capability
• Comprehensive diagnostic testing capabilities
• Challenging practice ranging from common pediatric ophthalmology problems to care of ophthalmologic problems in children with complex medical problems
• Diagnostic capabilities including OCT, ERG & VEP
• Experienced group of pediatric ophthalmologists and exposure to all aspects of pediatric ophthalmology
• Opportunity for Research and collaboration with other Pediatric subspecialists, the University of Delaware and other academic institutions.
• National and region-wide referral of patients
• Affiliation to major academic centers in the tristate area
• Opportunity to train the ophthalmology residents and medical students throughout the academic year.
• Competitive salary and benefit package

About Nemours and its Mission:

This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in one of the Northeast's most desirable communities. Nemours Children Hospital is located in Wilmington, DE, an epicenter for cutting-edge technology, research, & science. A place devoted to human performance, business innovation, education, and health. The Nemours Foundation has provided high-quality clinical care for children for 80 years. Nemours owns and operates the Nemours Children Hospital in Orlando, Florida, and the Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. These and our networks of primary, specialty, and urgent care locations make Nemours one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States as one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states - Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News & World Report, this world-renowned teaching hospital has served children from 42 states and 14 nations. Extending the world-class care of Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, the Nemours Children's Clinic provides expert care for even more children across the Delaware Valley through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems.

Benefits:

Nemours offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, a retirement plan with employer matching, and an additional 457B retirement savings plan, paid time off, paid parental time off, educational assistance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, professional membership dues allowance, and much more.

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.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion 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 a diverse and inclusive 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 physicians 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 have our workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Alignment Mission and Vision.

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