Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist

Nemours Children's Health • Wilmington, DE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Nemours Children’s Cardiac Center is seeking a full-time Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to join the Division of Cardiac Critical Care at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware. This position includes an academic appointment at the Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College. The intensivist will be a central member of an integrated practice unit, working with a diverse interdisciplinary team including cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, cardiac anesthesiologists, interventional cardiologists, adult congenital cardiologists, cardiac psychologists, cardiovascular geneticists, advanced practice providers, and cardiac nurses. The center is equipped with a dedicated 20-bed cardiac ICU, a 15-bed Inpatient Unit, a Pre- and Post-Procedure Unit, a cardiac OR, and two catheterization labs. The Nemours Cardiac Center is recognized for its high value care and patient/family satisfaction, holding a Three Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and consistently ranked by US News and World Report. The cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery program was ranked #8 in the country in 2024. The program offers a full range of care for pediatric heart and vascular conditions, including complex neonatal repairs, mechanical support (ECMO, VAD’s), cardiac transplantation, and lymphatic procedures. The academic mission includes training fellows, participating in quality improvement initiatives, national registries, and multi-institutional studies through the Center for Cardiovascular Research and Innovation (CCRI).

Requirements

• Board certified or eligible in Pediatric Critical Care or Pediatric Cardiology with additional training in cardiac critical care.

Responsibilities

• Care for a broad spectrum of congenital and acquired heart disease including those requiring complex neonatal cardiac repairs, mechanical support (ECMO, VAD’s), cardiac transplantation, chest and airway surgeries, and innovative lymphatic procedures.
• Train pediatric critical care, neonatal and cardiology fellows.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in national registries.
• Participate in multi-institutional studies through our Center for Cardiovascular Research and Innovation (CCRI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior