Description

Opportunity

Nemours Childrens Health is seeking a fellowship-trained Pediatric Sports Medicine Surgeon to lead its Division of Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine in the Delaware Valley. One of the largest pediatric programs in the country, the Department of Orthopedics includes 14 surgeons, two nonoperative physicians, 18 advanced practice providers and three clinical fellows with world-renowned programs in spine, cerebral palsy, skeletal dysplasia, osteogenesis imperfecta, and lower extremity differences.

Sports Medicine Program

Our program is the largest and most respected program in the region and offers performance, rehabilitation and training programs led by multidisciplinary specialists. With fully equipped sports medicine gyms and a Gait and Motion Analysis Laboratory, we provide comprehensive care for young athletes. We are looking to grow clinically and to expand the research footprint, leveraging strategic opportunities and resources specifically devoted to this effort.

Position Overview

The Division Chief will drive the strategic growth and development of our Sports Medicine Program.

Key Responsibilities include

• Lead and expand the Delaware Valley Sports Medicine Division.
• Provide high-quality, expert clinical care for pediatric sports injuries and maintain an active clinical practice.
• Lead training programs for fellows, residents and medical students, and enhance our academic affiliation with Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University.
• Promote and expand research activities within the department.
• Represent Nemours Childrens in local, regional and national forums and specialty societies and engage in regional outreach initiatives to promote youth sports health.

The Division Chief will work closely with the Chair, Nemours Childrens leadership and medical education staff to ensure the highest standards of clinical, research and teaching services. This role requires a commitment to Nemours Childrens values of Excellence, Respect, Service, Honor and Learning, with a focus on population health.

Qualifications

• Board-certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Pediatric Orthopedic Sports Medicine fellowship training
• Certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine
• Eligible for medical licensure in DE, NJ and PA

We Offer

• Competitive base compensation.
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision and wellness programs.
• Relocation packages and 403B with employer match.
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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For confidential consideration, apply below. For questions, click here to email Jessica N. Vega, CDR, Sr. Physician Recruiter.

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About Us

Nemours Childrens Health is an internationally recognized childrens 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 childrens hospitals Nemours Childrens Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Childrens 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, were on a journey to discover better ways of approaching childrens health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every childs world a place to thrive. Its 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 Childrens and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org.