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Division Chief, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
Wilmington, DE, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Nemours Cardiac Center is seeking an experienced Pediatric Cardiac Intensivist to lead the Division of Cardiac Critical Care at Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, (formerly known as A.I. DuPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware.)
The candidate should have sub-specialty certification in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and, ideally, have additional training/certification in pediatric cardiology or pediatric anesthesiology.
This position includes an academic appointment at the Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College at an academic rank commensurate with experience and performance.
This individual will serve as the Medical Director for the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit which functions within an integrated practice unit unifying cardiovascular surgeons, intensivists, anesthesiologists, cardiologists, mid-level and allied practitioners in a dedicated physical plant. This organizational structure promotes a high level of satisfaction for our patients and their families as well as our cardiac center's team. The Nemours Cardiac Center was recently awarded a Three Star Rating from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons because of our exceptional outcomes. Our hospital is consistently ranked as one of the top Children's Hospitals by US News and World Report.
The Division Chief will lead a multi-disciplined critical care team working collaboratively within the organization to maintain our superb outcomes. It is expected that this individual will foster the academic productivity and professional development of its faculty, train pediatric critical care, neonatal and cardiology fellows, and continue our participation in national registries and quality improvement initiatives.
Interested candidates should forward a letter of intent and Curriculum Vitae to:
Anna Yuhas, on behalf of Search Committee
Anna Yuhas, MBA-HCM
Administrator, Nemours Cardiac Center
Nemours Children's Health, Wilmington
O: 302.651.6630 C: 302.290.7409 F: 302.651.5345
annamarie.yuhas@nemours.org
With a CC to:
Zac Wilberger, Physician Recruiter
Nemours Children's Health
Zac.wilberger@nemours.org
This is a rare opportunity to step into a busy practice in one of the Northeast's most desirable communities. Located in the Northeast corridor, Wilmington provides limitless cultural and professional opportunities given its easy access and proximity to major metropolitan areas while being nestled in the bucolic Brandywine Valley. As the center of commerce and culture in Delaware, Wilmington combines the amenities and excitement of big-city living with the peace and charm of a small town.
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized, multi-site pediatric healthcare system built upon a centralized, efficient and collaborative infrastructure committed to improving the health of all children. The mission of Nemours is to improve the health and health care of children by seeking new approaches to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of childhood diseases, and to educate the next generation of leaders in children's health.
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, Nemours provides world-class clinical care in four states – Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Located in Wilmington, Delaware, Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware offers intensive and acute inpatient and outpatient services covering more than 30 pediatric specialties. Ranked among the nation's best in pediatric specialty care by U.S. News & World Report, this world-renowned teaching hospital has served children from 42 states and 14 nations. Extending the world-class care of Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware, the Nemours Children's Clinic provides expert care for even more children across the Delaware Valley through community-based physician services and collaborative partnerships with health and hospital systems.
ABOUT US
As one of the nation's premier pediatric health care systems, we've made a promise to do whatever it takes to prevent and treat even the most disabling childhood conditions. It's a promise that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention.
Equity, diversity, and inclusion 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 a diverse and inclusive environment. All Nemours Associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
Nemours aspires to have its workforce and providers reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve. Candidates of diverse backgrounds, race and ethnicity, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, and those committed to working with diverse populations and conversant in multicultural values are strongly encouraged to apply. Please click here to review Nemours Anti-Racism Statement (nemours.org).
To learn more about Nemours and our commitment to treat every child as if they were our own, visit us at www.nemours.org.
ABOUT THE TEAM
At Nemours, our physicians work together — across specialties, clinics, and hospitals — to give children care that's among the safest, most caring, and compassionate. This unique collaboration has earned Nemours a place among the most respected pediatric health care systems in the nation.
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.
Nemours physicians are committed to family-centered care and to making families true partners in every aspect of a child's treatment and care.
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