What are the responsibilities and job description for the NP/PA - Outpatient Neurology position at ChristianaCare?
Job DetailsChristianaCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Outpatient Neurology specialty practice! Our exceptional and diverse team works together to care for a variety of acute and chronic neurologic conditions in the community. In addition to excellent general Neurologists, our outpatient practice includes a variety of subspecialties experts including, Cognitive Neurology, Neuromuscular, Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology, Autoimmune Neurology, Headache, Neuro-ophthalmology, and Movement disorders.
Why ChristianaCare?
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.
ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.
Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.
Why ChristianaCare?
- After completion of our thorough onboarding process and with support from the Neurologists, the provider will care for both Headache and Neuromuscular patients.
- The provider will become part of our Procedure Team that performs Botox injections, other blocks for headaches as well as skin biopsies.
- The provider will assist in providing patient access for Christiana Care’s Union Hospital via Telemedicine
- The ideal candidate for this position would have prior Neurology experience and comfort working independently, with support and collaboration, to directly care for patients with ongoing neurologic needs.
- This is a full-time Monday-Friday position.
- New graduates welcome to apply
- President/CEO Dr. Janice Nevin named among 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2023 By Modern Healthcare
- Named among Forbes Best Employer for Diversity & Inclusion in The U.S. For 2023
- Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
- Generous CME Paid Time and Allowance
- Six weeks of Paid Time Off
- 12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave
- Opportunities for Career Growth
- 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match
- Master’s degree as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, either Family, Adult, or Adult-Geriatric Acute Care or as a Physician Assistant
- Licensure or license eligible for Delaware Registered Nurse (or compact state) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse as set forth by the Delaware Board of Nursing or licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Delaware Board of Medicine
- Neurology experience required
- This position will require Maryland licensure and credentialing at Union Hospital
- Certification by the appropriate national organization for area of specialty
- Prescriptive authority, including State of Delaware Controlled Substances and Federal DEA licensures
- BLS required
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health care organizations! ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, three hospitals (1,336 beds), a freestanding emergency department, a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health.
ChristianaCare is rated by Forbes as the 2nd best health system for diversity and inclusion, and the 29th best health system to work for in the United States, and by IDG Computerworld as one of the nation’s Best Places to Work in IT. ChristianaCare is rated by Healthgrades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals and continually ranked among the nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national quality ratings.
Living in and around Delaware offers varied and affordable housing options in DE, PA, MD, or NJ. Connected by Amtrak and I-95 this region is a hub for excellent restaurants, entertainment and sporting venues, cultural events and some of the nation’s best colleges and universities. Our location puts you within 1-3 hours of four international airports, major cities including Philadelphia, New York City and Washington, D.C., popular beach towns in MD, DE and NJ and popular ski resorts in PA and NY.
Post End DateJun 30, 2025
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Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
