Job DescriptionMedical Director of Neurology - Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware Position Summary: We are excited to announce a position opening for a full-time
Medical Director of Neurology at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE. The Division of Neurology is in an exciting period of growth and transformation across its clinical, educational, and research missions. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to the building and shaping of this rapidly evolving Division.
We are looking for a skilled team builder, an effective teacher, and an outstanding clinician with sub-specialty expertise in neurology. This person is responsible for the clinical operations, including patient workflows and clinical guidelines, in the Division of Neurology. She or he should have a track record of leadership experience in clinical operations and optimization of clinical service. He or she should have both excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as comfort with a matrixed leadership structure and the ability to build credibility to achieve his or her vision for exceptional patient care. This person will have subspecialty training in a relevant area of neurology.
Interest in and a track record of clinical research will be a strong asset in this role. Protected time for research activities is negotiable on the basis of previous experience and includes opportunity to collaborate with laboratory-based scientists, also including clinicians and bench researchers.
The position reports to the Division Chief of Neurology within the Department of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will have practice locations both at the main Wilmington campus and in other satellite locations in southern Delaware and, potentially, Maryland.
The Division provides inpatient and outpatient clinical services at locations in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland. A faculty appointment consistent with the level of academic achievement will be provided at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. All levels of experience, including recent fellowship graduates who are board-eligible, will be considered. Qualified candidates will have experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team and with medically complex conditions.
Kery Responsibilities:- Oversee all clinical operations for the Division of Neurology, including physician workflows and care policies
- Work in collaboration with leadership team to identify clinical priorities and strategies to optimize and grow the neurology program
- Serve as attending physician during designated weeks and participate in on-call coverage as part of the service team
- Conduct regular general neurology clinics
- Teach and mentor residents and medical students with emphasis on your specialty area
- Engage in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to research activities
What We Offer: - Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
- Annual incentive compensation 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
- 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.
Qualifications: - MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME Accredited Neurology Residency Program; subspecialty training in epilepsy is strongly preferred
- Board Certification in Pediatric Medicine and Board Eligibility/ Certification in Neurology
- 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
- Interest in and a track record of clinical research is preferred
To Apply and/or Learn MoreFor confidential consideration, please apply below.
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Nemours Children's Hospital, DelawareNemours 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.
