Advanced Practice Provider-Neurosurgery

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider to join our Neurosurgery team in Wilmington, DE! The Pediatric Neuroscience Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive independent and collaborative care as an integral member of the Neurosurgery and Neurology teams, supporting pediatric patients with medically refractory epilepsy. The APP works in close partnership with attending physicians across the full continuum of care, including initial neurologic assessment, pre‑operative evaluation, surgical coordination, and long‑term postoperative management. The APP will provide first‑assist services in the operating room, contributing directly to neurosurgical procedures and ensuring optimal intraoperative support. This role is essential to the effective functioning of the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) and the neurosurgical operative service, ensuring consistent, coordinated, and family‑centered care for patients navigating complex surgical decision‑making. Key Responsibilities: - Comprehensive patient assessments including history and physical examinations - Formulating assessment and treatment plans of pediatric patients - Communicating with phy...