Lead NP/PA – Complex Adult Primary Care

Christiana Care Health System; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 113,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System's Thrive Practice is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (Adult/GERI) or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary care to medically and psychosocially complex adults in a collaborative team.

Key responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating across care settings, and educating patients using teach-back strategies. Delaware licensure and APRN/PA-C certification required; 3+ years in primary care preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a primary care, internal medicine, family medicine, or complex care setting.
• Delaware license and board certification as APRN or PA-C.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive primary care to adult patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and manage individualized care plans focused on patient goals and outcomes.
• Coordinate care across healthcare settings and community resources.
• Educate and counsel patients and families using evidence-based teaching strategies and teach-back methods.
• Collaborate with physicians, care managers, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement, population health, and value-based care initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation within the EHR.
• Support onboarding and precepting APCs, students, and other learners as needed.
• Promote an exceptional patient experience through compassionate, relationship-based care.

Skills

Primary care experience

Team-based care

Communication skills

Care coordination

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Tools

EHR proficiency

Job description

Christiana Care Health System's Thrive Practice is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (Adult/GERI) or Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive primary care to medically and psychosocially complex adults in a collaborative team.

Key responsibilities include developing individualized care plans, coordinating across care settings, and educating patients using teach-back strategies. Delaware licensure and APRN/PA-C certification required; 3+ years in primary care preferred.