ChristianaCare is seeking an Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Inpatient Neurology team! 

Our exceptional and diverse team works together to care for patients within the hospital with a variety of neurologic diseases.  Our primary Stroke service located in our award-winning Comprehensive Stroke Certified hospital on the Newark, DE campus of our hospital system.  Additionally, our neurology consultative service cares for patients within hospitals at both our Newark and Wilmington Campuses.  

The Neurology providers work together with a multidisciplinary team including Neurohospitalists, Vascular Neurologists, NeuroInterventionalists, NeuroIntensivists, and a variety of outpatient sub-specialty Neurologists to care for a variety of patients including those with acute ischemic stroke, neuro-immunologic disease, seizure/epilepsy, encephalopathy, migraine, neuromuscular disease, and other neurologic conditions. 

The ideal candidate for this position is comfortable working independently, while in collaboration the Neurohospitalist or Vascular Neurologist, to perform direct medical management of Neurology patients while utilizing approved protocols, procedures, and expert consultation after a well-rounded and comprehensive orientation.  Qualified candidates will have prior Neurology experience though we have experience with onboarding new providers and welcome new graduates to apply.

Why ChristianaCare?    

• 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
• Full-time flex position
• 72 hours per 2 weeks, 10-12 hour shifts
• Weekend and holiday requirements; currently every 4th weekend and 2 holiday shifts per year
• Individualized orientation

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary plus Annual Quality Incentive Bonus
• Shift differential for evenings and weekends
• Generous CME Paid Time and Allowance
• 12 weeks Paid Protected Parental Leave
• Opportunities for Career Growth
• 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

Position Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant or Adult-Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program required.
• Must be certified or eligible for certification by either the NCCPA or ANCC
• License or license eligible in the State of Delaware, including prescriptive authority and DEA.
• Previous Advanced Practice Provider experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification preferred.

About 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.

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