Division Chief, Pediatric Endocrinology, Delaware

Job Description

On behalf of Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware (DE), CareerPhysician, the national leader in academic child health executive search and leadership development, invites applications and nominations for a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as the next Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology. The ideal candidate will provide vision, leadership, and oversee all divisional missions, including care delivery, education, research, and advocacy. The Division Chief reports directly to the Chair of Pediatrics.

Division Strengths

• Cohesive, Supportive Culture: Collegial and supportive environment with low turnover, mitigating burnout.
• Established Leadership & Operations: Under the retiring Division Chief's long-standing leadership, the division has grown significantly, expanding to seven clinic locations across DE, PA, and NJ, along with a Telehealth clinic for MD patients.
• Robust Clinical Infrastructure: The diabetes program is nationally recognized, ADA-accredited, and a member of the T1D Exchange, with growing involvement in clinical trials. Nemours' EHR, analytics, and population-health tools enhance care and scholarship.
• Educational Excellence: Award-winning teaching faculty and a newly ACGME-accredited fellowship program that strengthens academic rigor and serves as a recruitment pipeline.
• Specialty & Multidisciplinary Programs: Strengths in thyroid cancer, transition care, and Turner/Klinefelter syndromes, with thriving collaborations in orthopedics and oncology.
• Healthy Weight & Wellness (HWW) Program: A growing interdisciplinary initiative with strong demand and opportunities in metabolic and obesity therapeutics.

The division includes 8 pediatric endocrinologists, 1 fellow, 1 PA, 4 NPs, 8 specialty nurses, and the HWW team, caring for 9,700 patients annually across the region.

Opportunities for Impact

The incoming Chief will inherit a thriving, collaborative division and have the chance to:

• Elevate Academic Profile: Grow scholarship and national visibility by leveraging the fellowship program, supporting junior faculty with individualized development plans (IDPs), and expanding QI and research pathways.
• Expand Signature Programs: Build on existing strengths to formalize disease-focused programs in bone health, neuroendocrinology, transition care, and thyroid oncology, while enhancing integration with the HWW program and NICU/PICU/ED services.
• Grow the Fellowship: Use the fellowship to attract new talent and foster a robust academic culture.
• Optimize Operations: Refine workflows through EHR and analytics, standardize staffing across sites, and strategically use telehealth and school-based partnerships to improve access and efficiency.
• Advance Research: Translate QI/registry work into publications, expand diabetes and immunology trials, leverage the HWW program for outcomes research, and collaborate with the University of Delaware on AI/CDS initiatives.
• Increase National Visibility: Strengthen Nemours' presence through faculty engagement in PES/Endocrine Society leadership, guidelines, and consortia, while differentiating Nemours as a community-focused, patient-centered alternative to larger regional centers.
• Develop Strategic Partnerships: Deepen collaborations with Thomas Jefferson, and Nemours programs to launch joint seminars, shared cores, and new clinical initiatives.

Clinical & Academic Highlights

• ADA-accredited diabetes education program.
• Full-spectrum endocrine care.
• Active member of the T1D Exchange QI Collaborative.
• Consistently ranked among the Top Pediatric Endocrinology Programs by U.S. News & World Report.
• Academic appointment and advancement through Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University.

Key Opportunity Highlights

• Competitive Compensation - Base salary plus annual incentive plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Health, life, dental, vision, malpractice, CME, licensure fees, professional dues.
• Financial Support - Relocation, mortgage assistance, 403(b) with match, 457(b) retirement plans.
• Educational Debt Relief - Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Mission-Driven Culture - Collegial, innovation-focused, with strong institutional commitment to faculty and staff well-being.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, MD/PhD, or equivalent clinical doctoral degree.
• Board certification in Pediatric Endocrinology.
• Eligibility for DEA and Delaware state licensure.
• Record of success in advancing clinical growth, research, and education.
• Administrative and leadership experience.
• Academic record commensurate with Associate or Full Professor.

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity to guide a well-established, collegial division with a strong clinical and academic foundation-and to shape its next era of growth and national visibility.

Should you have interest in discussing the role, please forward your curriculum vitae to Jon Hayes, Executive Vice President, CareerPhysician, LLC, C/O Karis Beasley (Karis@CareerPhysician.com)

to schedule a convenient time for a confidential conversation. The Search Committee will require a CV And Cover Letter stating qualifications and reasons for interest in the role.

All interactions will remain confidential, and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

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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. To learn more, click here.

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.

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