Medical Director of Pediatric Neurology
Nemours Children's Orlando
Wilmington, DE · Posted May 8, 2026
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About the job
Medical 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
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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 .