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The Nemours Foundation lists this Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Neurology opportunity in milford, Delaware. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Neurology
Job Description
Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Neurology team in Milford and Wilmington, DE!
The Pediatric Neurology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) provides independent and collaborative care within the Division of Neurology with management of children with complex neurological conditions, including medically refractory epilepsy, chronic headaches, and tic disorders, from initial evaluation through long-term follow-up.
This role is integral to the inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and outpatient subspecialty clinics, where the APP oversees diagnostic monitoring, optimizes pharmacological treatments—including specialized migraine and movement disorder protocols—and provides continuity of care for families managing chronic neurological health.
Additional Responsibilities
Headache Management : Conducting comprehensive assessments for primary and secondary headaches, performing nerve blocks or trigger point injections if required, and developing preventative and acute "rescue" treatment plans.
Tic & Movement Disorders : Evaluating motor and vocal tics, managing comorbidities associated with Tourette’s, and coordinating behavioral therapy referrals (such as Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics).
Seizure Care : Leading medical management in the EMU and adjusting anti-epileptic medications to balance seizure control with quality of life.
What We Offer
Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
Wellness program
CME days and dollars
403(b) with employer match
Licensure and dues allowance after hire
Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave
Qualifications
Active Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure with prescriptive authority required, OR Active Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Physician Assistant License
Delaware CSR, New Jersey CDS
Federal DEA registration with Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey addresses
Current certification as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
3+ years’ experience
Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.
Job Info
Job Identification 18747
Job Category Other Medical Providers
Posting Date 05/06/2026, 06:03 PM
Degree Level Master's Degree
Job Schedule Full time
Locations 1600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE, 19803, US (On-site)
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Worksite address
milford, DE, 19963, US
Who can apply
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