Association of Clinicians for the Underserved
Advanced Practice Provider, General Surgery
Association of Clinicians for the Underserved, Wilmington, Delaware, us, 19894
Nemours is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider for General Surgery to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. This position comes with a sign-on bonus available for new associates!!! The schedule is about 50%-75% night shift.
The AP reports to and functions directly under the supervision of the attending surgeon. Duties include making hospital rounds with physicians, pre-operative history and physicals, evaluating and managing patients, writing admitting/pre‑op/post‑op orders, any other procedures as deemed necessary for patient care as directed by the supervising surgeons, and providing coordination of assigned division specialty programs. This position also offers a pathway to first assist duties to include OR time and procedures such as chest tubes, suturing lacerations, incision drainage of abscess, participation in trauma resuscitation secondary tertiary survey, evaluation of abdominal pain and consultations, in both the emergency and operative areas. The role will be a blend of covering overnight, weekend and day shifts.
Department & Position Highlights
We are the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Delaware
Our team has access to state‑of‑the‑art technology including robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopic techniques and ECMO
Structured APP support systems including mentorship and wellness initiatives
Opportunities for career growth including leadership roles, education and quality improvement initiatives
Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives focusing on outcomes tracking, enhanced recovery protocols and safety initiatives specific to pediatric surgery
Nemours is known for innovation and collaboration with a strong focus on APP professional growth. The general surgery APP team goes well beyond bedside care – we are educators, researchers and leaders devoted to shaping the future of pediatric general surgery
What We Offer
Competitive base compensation
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Culture that prioritizes work life balance while maintaining high standards of pediatric care
Position Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, NPs will require critical care certification
Current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians' Assistants
Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Delaware or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
America Heart Association BLS, PALS and ACLS
Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience, other job experience may not be substituted for this requirement. A background in surgery is strongly preferred for this position.
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The AP reports to and functions directly under the supervision of the attending surgeon. Duties include making hospital rounds with physicians, pre-operative history and physicals, evaluating and managing patients, writing admitting/pre‑op/post‑op orders, any other procedures as deemed necessary for patient care as directed by the supervising surgeons, and providing coordination of assigned division specialty programs. This position also offers a pathway to first assist duties to include OR time and procedures such as chest tubes, suturing lacerations, incision drainage of abscess, participation in trauma resuscitation secondary tertiary survey, evaluation of abdominal pain and consultations, in both the emergency and operative areas. The role will be a blend of covering overnight, weekend and day shifts.
Department & Position Highlights
We are the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in Delaware
Our team has access to state‑of‑the‑art technology including robotic surgery, advanced laparoscopic techniques and ECMO
Structured APP support systems including mentorship and wellness initiatives
Opportunities for career growth including leadership roles, education and quality improvement initiatives
Participation in multidisciplinary quality improvement initiatives focusing on outcomes tracking, enhanced recovery protocols and safety initiatives specific to pediatric surgery
Nemours is known for innovation and collaboration with a strong focus on APP professional growth. The general surgery APP team goes well beyond bedside care – we are educators, researchers and leaders devoted to shaping the future of pediatric general surgery
What We Offer
Competitive base compensation
Comprehensive benefits: health, life, dental, vision
Mortgage assistance, relocation packages and 403B with employer match
Licensure, CME and dues allowance
Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Culture that prioritizes work life balance while maintaining high standards of pediatric care
Position Requirements
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program, NPs will require critical care certification
Current certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physicians' Assistants
Clear and active license as a Physician Assistant in the State of Delaware or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
America Heart Association BLS, PALS and ACLS
Minimum of 3 years of pediatric experience, other job experience may not be substituted for this requirement. A background in surgery is strongly preferred for this position.
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