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 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 refer...