Surgical Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Christianacare

Christianacare

Wilmington, DE, USA

USD 119,583-153,472 / year

Posted on May 27, 2026

Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently hiring for a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join the surgical services team at our main campus in Newark, DE. The position is for M-F, 8-hour dayshift schedule. Additional coverage for operative add-on cases on off-hours will be required intermittently.

The PA or NP will work closely with surgical residents and attending physicians. Care includes managing patients for the full spectrum of perioperative care including but not limited to: consultations, first assisting in the operating room, pre- and post-operative care, hospital based and ambulatory based care with dedicated office hours and patent schedule.

Why ChristianaCare?

· Generous Continuing Education Time and Allowance

· Substantial PTO plus 12-Week Fully Paid Parental Leave

· Opportunities for Career Growth

· 403(b) and Defined Contribution Plan Retirement Options with Employer Match

· Annual Quality Incentive Bonus

Requirements:

· Licensed or eligible for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in the state of Delaware

· IF NP; Acute Care NP license and RNFA required

· BLS required, DEA/CSR required

· Surgical management experience, OR experience, Robotics experience preferred

Annual Compensation Range $119,583.00 - $153,472.00This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

May 26, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/