Pediatrician, Primary Care - Seaford
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Job Description
Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Pediatrician to join our primary care team in Seaford, Delaware. This is a meaningful opportunity to provide high-quality outpatient pediatric care in a community-focused setting while being supported by one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems.
At Nemours Children’s Health, our Seaford team provides professional primary care services for infants, children, and adolescents, including well-child care, sick visits, immunizations, and ongoing support for families. We are looking for a pediatrician who is passionate about community-based care and interested in building lasting relationships with patients and families in Lower Delaware.
Why Seaford and Lower Delaware?
Located in Sussex County, Seaford offers a welcoming small-town community with access to outdoor recreation, the Nanticoke River, and Delaware’s coastal destinations. Lower Delaware is an appealing location for physicians who value a strong sense of community, a more relaxed pace of life, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an area with growing pediatric care needs.
About the Role
This position includes participation in extended-hours coverage, including early morning, early evening, and occasional weekend coverage, allowing us to better support the needs of local families. All Nemours primary care locations utilize after-hours nurse triage to support first-line patient calls when the office is closed.
This opportunity is ideal for a pediatrician who enjoys outpatient pediatrics, values continuity of care, and wants to be part of a supportive, mission-driven team with the backing of Nemours Children’s Health.
What We Offer
- COMPETITIVE SALARY
- HEALTH, LIFE, DENTAL, AND VISION BENEFITS FOR ASSOCIATES AND THEIR DEPENDENTS
- WELLNESS PROGRAM
- CME DAYS AND DOLLARS
- 403(B) WITH EMPLOYER MATCH AND 457(B) PLAN
- LICENSURE AND DUES ALLOWANCE AFTER HIRE
- TUITION REIMBURSEMENT AND TUITION DISCOUNT PROGRAMS WITH VARIOUS UNIVERSITIES
For Associates and Their Dependents
- ADOPTION ASSISTANCE AND PARENTAL LEAVE
Qualifications
- MD OR DO
- BOARD ELIGIBLE OR BOARD CERTIFIED IN GENERAL PEDIATRICS
- ELIGIBLE FOR UNRESTRICTED DELAWARE MEDICAL LICENSE AND DEA
If you are looking for a pediatric opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, enjoy professional growth, and maintain a strong work-life balance, we invite you to learn more about joining Nemours Children’s Health in Seaford.
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.
At Nemours Children’s, our physicians collaborate across specialties, practices, and hospital settings to deliver care that is among the safest, most compassionate, and most advanced in pediatric medicine. As part of a fully integrated health system with strong academic partnerships, we are focused on achieving exceptional outcomes across every specialty.
We continuously measure and improve outcomes to ensure consistent, top-tier care for children and families. Our culture supports professional growth, collaboration, and innovation while advancing our mission to create the healthiest generations of children.
We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to creating a strong sense of belonging for patients, families, and team members alike. Nemours is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware
Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a 220-bed, internationally recognized pediatric hospital and the only Level I pediatric trauma center and Level IV NICU in the state.
In the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, Nemours Children’s, Delaware is a Top 10 children’s hospital in the Mid-Atlantic region with eight nationally ranked specialties, including Top 10 in orthopedics and Top 15 in diabetes and endocrinology.
A Level I Children’s Surgery Center and three-time Magnet®-recognized organization, Nemours Children’s continues a $130 million campus expansion enhancing cardiology, oncology, maternal fetal medicine, and surgical services.
Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington offers an ideal blend of historic charm, economic vitality, and East Coast accessibility. Located along the scenic Brandywine River, the city features vibrant cultural districts, acclaimed restaurants, museums, performing arts venues, and miles of parks and trails.
Residents enjoy convenient access to Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C., along with Amtrak service throughout the Northeast Corridor. Wilmington’s strong financial, health care, and life sciences sectors, combined with excellent schools and diverse neighborhoods, make it an attractive place for professionals and families seeking both opportunity and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality outpatient pediatric care including well-child visits, sick visits, and immunizations to infants, children, and adolescents. Collaborate with the primary care team and utilize after-hours nurse triage to ensure continuity of care for patients and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 42% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in primary care | ranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Primary Care median $275k (middle half $247k–$311k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Delaware index 99.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Primary Care listings in Delaware | 6 active | 1,336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US physician listings (all specialties): 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care hiring demand | #17 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed |
| New Primary Care listings | 934 in the last 30 days | 462 the 30 days before (+102%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Primary Care pay trend | −2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatrician, Primary Care - Seaford at Nemours Children's Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Primary Care — ranked against 1,335 active Primary Care listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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