Pediatric Neurologist
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Nemours Children's Health as a Pediatric Neurologist – Top Quartile Salary, Loan Forgiveness in United States. We are excited to announce a position opening for a full-time Pediatric Neurologist at Nemours Children's Health in Wilmington, DE. We are looking for a skilled team builder, an effective teacher, and an outstanding clinician with expertise in general neurology.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- MD, DO or equivalent clinical doctoral degree from an accredited medical school
- Completion of an ACGME Accredited Pediatric Neurology Residency Program.
- Additional Subspecialty Training Preferred.
- Board Certification in Pediatric Medicine and Board Eligibility/ Certification in Neurology
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Nemours Children's Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Neurologist at Nemours Children's Health a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Neurology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
This Neurology position at Nemours Children's Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Neurology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $310k, with the typical range spanning $240k to $420k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Wilmington, Delaware.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Neurology, General Neurology, Team Building, Teaching, Clinical Expertise, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Subspecialty Training. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Neurology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will serve as an attending physician, participate in on-call coverage, conduct general neurology clinics, and teach/mentor residents and medical students. Key duties also involve engaging in quality improvement initiatives and contributing to research activities.
Benefits package: Competitive base compensation in top quartile, Annual incentive compensation, Health, life, dental, vision insurance, Mortgage assistance, Relocation packages, 403B with employer match, 457 retirement savings plans, Licensure, CME and dues allowance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Supportive environment (Culture alignment key)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
11d ago
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