Pediatric - Gastroenterology Physician
Company: Nemours Children's Health
Location: Wilmington
Posted on: June 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is seeking a Pediatric
Gastroenterologist with expertise in Motility and Functional GI
disorders to lead our program on Motility & Functional
Gastrointestinal disorders.
Our division is comprised of 11 pediatric gastroenterologists, 3
nurse practitioners, 6 office nurses, 6 fellows, 4 administrative
assistants and a specialty authorization specialist. We also
collaborate with a team of dietitians, social workers,
psychologists, and support staff with the shared mission of
improving children's health. The motility and functional
gastrointestinal disorders program has a dedicated procedure nurse
and support staff. New state-of-the-art motility equipment allows
for the performance of esophageal, antroduodenal, colonic and
anorectal manometries. We also have video capsule endoscopy and
pH-impedance probe capabilities and are finalizing our introduction
of Endoflip and transnasal endoscopy. The GI Division includes
programs for inflammatory bowel disease, eosinophilic GI diseases,
celiac disease, aerodigestive disorders and a partnership with
Interventional Radiology to manage children with severe protein
losing enteropathy. We deliver world class patient and
family-centered care in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and
Maryland, expanding our collaborations to Florida through
partnerships with other Nemours sites. Division members are
actively engaged in clinical and quality improvement research and
are heavily involved in education of residents, fellows, and
providers across the region.
Additionally, the Complex Colorectal Program at Nemours Children s
Health is a multidisciplinary collaboration between pediatric
colorectal surgery, gastroenterology, urology, and gynecology that
provides advanced care for children with anorectal malformations,
cloacal anomalies, Hirschsprung disease, and refractory
constipation.
We are seeking a candidate with a track record of leadership and
provision of excellent clinical care. A successful track record of
research is preferred, and a generous research package is available
consistent with the record of success. The ideal candidate is a
dynamic pediatric gastroenterologist with a passion for clinical
excellence, teaching, and research to help establish a strong
motility program. The candidate must be experienced in pediatric
gastroenterology and motility procedures. Academic appointment will
be at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level in the
Clinical Educator or Clinical Scholar track at the Sidney Kimmel
Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA
based on qualifications.
Nemours Children's Health System has the largest pediatric
radiology group in the country with advanced MRI, ultrasound
imaging, and interventional radiology. We have recently launched a
new Nemours Center for Children's Digestive Disorders and
Gastrointestinal Surgery in collaboration with general surgery,
Urology, and ENT that offers multidisciplinary care and advanced
robotic surgery. In addition to GI and GI surgical expertise, we
have dedicated board-certified pediatric pathologists.
What we offer
Situated on a beautiful estate in Wilmington, DE and close to
Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs, Nemours offers a unique
opportunity to practice in a premier setting. The area is known for
its top ranked school systems, recreational opportunities,
family-oriented settings, access to world class restaurants,
professional sports teams, and entertainment.
As a Nemours physician, you ll be part of an award-winning team
where innovation is the norm. As a pediatric system with both
clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring
a healthier future for children. As one of the nation s leading
pediatric health care systems, Nemours is committed to providing
all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer
integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each
year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty practices and primary
care practices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey, and
Pennsylvania.
If you re looking for a position that will allow you to enjoy a
work-life balance, have an opportunity for professional growth, and
focus on pediatric care, this is the opportunity for you.
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 , 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.
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.
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