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Nemours Children's Health
Seaford, Delaware

Pediatrician, Primary Care - Seaford

Primary CareIncludes weekendsNo callFull-Time

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Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient carePatient relationship managementNurse triage collaborationClinical documentationMedical diagnosisPatient educationFamily support

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.

What does the Primary Care market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in primary careranked against 1,335 Primary Care listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPrimary Care median $275k (middle half $247k–$311k)150 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingDelaware index 99.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Primary Care listings in Delaware6 active1,336 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 42% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 42 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 503 postings, 521 closed
New Primary Care listings934 in the last 30 days462 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,335 Primary Care listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Primary Care Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

48 jobs · 38 employers
9
<$285k
12
$285k-320k
12
$320k-355k
11
$355k-390k
4
$390k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

44 jobs · 38 employers
401k / retirement match
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
55%
CME allowance
52% this job
Relocation assistance
39%
Loan repayment
25%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$100-$200/hr
#2

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$100-$200/hr
#3

Outpatient Primary Care Physician (Internal Medicine / Family Medicine)

$350k-$400k
#4

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$320k-$391k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 60% of Primary Care listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends
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About Nemours Children's Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Jacksonville, Florida
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental
Vision
Wellness Program
CME Days and Dollars
403(b) with Employer Match

Living in Seaford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$315k
Median resident rent
$1,176/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.