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.

About the Team

At Nemours Children’s, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.

We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware

Nemours 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.
 
Wilmington, Delaware

Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.

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.

About Us

Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. We deliver care across six states through two freestanding children’s hospitals — Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida — along with a network of more than 80 primary, urgent, and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospital partnerships.

Backed by the Nemours Foundation and Alfred I. duPont Trust, our $1.7B nonprofit system is dedicated to improving children's health through clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and prevention. Our Whole Child Health approach focuses equally on prevention and treatment, partnering with communities to help every child thrive.

Inclusion and belonging guide our strategy and growth. We are committed to culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and fostering an environment where every associate, patient, and family feels supported and valued.

Learn more at Nemours.org.