Orthopaedic Trauma Service Team-NP / PA

Job Details

ChristianaCare is currently looking for a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Orthopaedic Trauma Service Team (OTS) as a Clinical Physician Extender. The selected candidate will provide initial assessment, stabilization, and subsequent evaluations as part of ongoing care in the acute inpatient hospital setting for patients requiring admission to, as well as those already admitted to the OTS.

Other key responsibilities include :

Respond to emergent / urgent care needs for hospitalized patients

Perform initial assessment of orthopaedic consults, report findings and implement a treatment plan

Perform orthopaedic bedside procedures as requested on admitted and emergency department / observation patients

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

Completion of a Master's degree program as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioneror completion of a Physician Assistant program.

Surgical or inpatient experience preferred.

License or license eligible in the state of Delaware

Orthopaedic trauma training or experience preferred

ACLS required

Annual Compensation Range $119,583.00 - $153,472.00 This 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

Nov 12, 2026

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