Job DescriptionPosition Overview We are seeking a full-time Pediatric Dentist to join our team at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware. This role involves providing comprehensive dental care for pediatric patients in both outpatient and inpatient settings, mentoring residents, and contributing to academic and research initiatives. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence in evidence-based care and collaborative practice.
Key Responsibilities:- Deliver high-quality pediatric dental care, including outpatient, inpatient, operating room, and emergency department on-call services.
- Provide clinical and didactic instruction to pediatric dentistry residents.
- Support dental outreach, research, and scholarly activities within the Division of Dentistry.
What we Offer:Nemours offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes bonus and quality-based incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, 403 B retirement plan with employer matching. An additional 457B retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice insurance, professional Membership dues allowance, and much more. Nemours is a not-for-profit; employed physicians qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Qualifications- Graduation from a CODA-accredited residency program in Pediatric Dentistry.
- Board-certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, or intent to complete board certification within 3 years of employment.
- Eligible for an academic license in the State of Delaware.
- Preference for candidates with hospital training, at least 1 year of pediatric dentistry practice at the time of employment start, and experience treating children with medical complexity.
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Nemours Children's Hospital, DelawareNemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.
In the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children's, Delaware is a Top 10 children's hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.
A Level I Children's Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized organization, Nemours Children's continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.
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Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington's strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.
