Obstetrician

Wilmington, DelawarePosted 27d agoattending physician
~$430,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 21 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Obstetrics & GynecologyFull-timepredictable shift-based schedule

Overview

Location
Wilmington, Delaware
Schedule
Predictable shift-based schedule
SalaryDr Signal range
$350k – $600k

21 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital - Institute for Maternal Fetal Health · Children's hospital

Role summary

Nemours Children's Hospital is hiring an obstetrician for a specialized maternal-fetal care team with a predictable 24/7 Laborist shift model and a competitive salary plus quality-based bonuses. The role focuses on complicated pregnancies with extensive benefits including relocation, retirement plans, and CME support.

What the posting highlights

  • 24/7 Laborist model
  • Care setting: Focused obstetrical practice with no pediatric gynecology responsibilities
  • Patient population: Pregnancies complicated by fetal congenital anomalies and other complex conditions

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$350k–$600k · $430k median
$320kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$630k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$350k – $600k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
21 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
quality-based bonus incentives

Benefits named in the posting

  • relocation allowance
  • life insurance
  • comprehensive health coverage
  • dental coverage
  • vision coverage
  • CME allowance
  • board maintenance allowance
  • retirement plan with employer matching
  • additional 457B retirement savings plan
  • educational allowance,
Physician-reported total comp$350k–$600k · $430k median
$320kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$630k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 21 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Nemours Children’s Health

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital - Institute for Maternal Fetal Health
Facility type
Children's hospital
Patient population
Pregnancies complicated by fetal congenital anomalies and other complex conditions
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Delaware
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital - Institute for Maternal Fetal Health

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
predictable shift-based schedule
Shift type
24/7 Laborist model shifts
Inpatient / outpatient
focused obstetrical practice with no pediatric gynecology responsibilities
Coverage model
24/7 Laborist model

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
4 days ago
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware is seeking a well-qualified Obstetrician to join the Institute for Maternal Fetal Health in Wilmington, Delaware. Our program provides highly specialized maternal-fetal care, fetal intervention services, and delivery management for pregnancies complicated by fetal congenital anomalies and other complex conditions. This program is strategically prioritized by the organization, with strong executive support and investment. The Advanced Delivery Unit (ADU) operates on a 24/7 Laborist model, supported by in-house anesthesia coverage, a dedicated NICU delivery team, Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, and extensive pediatric subspecialties. Every member of our team is committed to delivering individualized, compassionate care while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and evidence-based practice. Experienced obstetricians are encouraged to apply! Highlights Expanding program with plans to increase to two Laborists on duty 24/7 to support continued growth Predictable shift-based schedule Full time, part time, and casual positions available Focused obstetrical practice with no pediatric gynecology responsibilities, limited ED consultation Rare opportunity to care for a unique and rewarding patient population Emphasis on psychosocial support for patients and families and multidisciplinary team wellness Collegial, mission-driven culture Generous paid time off Community Highlights Delaware has three distinctly different regions, each with its own style, character, and wide range of possibilities. The First State is the kind of destination that delivers the excitement of a sun-splashed beach oasis or the quiet joys of a countryside vineyard. Wilmington is a beautiful city filled with lights and garden paths. From the Hagley Museum along the Brandywine River to the Nemours Estate, which is built to look like Versailles, the history, dining, decorative arts and scenic gardens are a sight to behold Nemours offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package that includes quality-based bonus incentives, relocation allowance, life insurance, comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, CME and board maintenance allowances, retirement plan with employer matching and an additional 457B retirement savings plan, educational allowance, paid licensure and malpractice fees, and professional membership dues allowance. #LI-AW2