Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Neurology

The Nemours Foundation; Milford (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, life, dental & vision benefits

Wellness program

CME days and dollars

403(b) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Nemours Foundation is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Neurology team in Milford and Wilmington, DE. This role involves providing care within the Division of Neurology for children with complex neuro conditions such as epilepsy and chronic headaches.

You will lead the medical management in various settings, conducting assessments, optimizing treatments, and ensuring long-term follow-up for families. We offer extensive benefits including health insurance, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure with prescriptive authority or Physician Assistant License.
• Current certification as a Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.
• 3+ years’ experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent and collaborative care in Pediatric Neurology.
• Oversee diagnostic monitoring and optimize pharmacological treatments.
• Manage complex neurological conditions including epilepsy.

Skills

Active Advanced Practice Nurse Licensure

Prescriptive authority

3+ years’ experience

Education

Master's Degree

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)