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Wilmington, Delaware

FT - Palliative NP - Wilmington, DE

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Palliative Care (NP)Full-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$128k-$140k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 14m ago · Verified live

Job Description

DESCRIPTION

TeamHealth is seeking a quality-driven palliative care nurse
practitioner or physician assistant to join our post-acute care team in
Wilmington, Delaware. This is a full-time opportunity (5 days/week) rounding in
skilled nursing facilities, with excellent support and training, autonomy, and
earning potential. Compensation is fee for service with an estimated
compensation range of $128,000 to $140,000 annually and no cap on productivity
income potential.

In this role, you'll provide high-quality care to a diverse patient population,
collaborate with an experienced multidisciplinary team, and build meaningful
relationships with patients and their families. You will have an opportunity to
deliver exceptional care during life's pivotal moments.

Our comprehensive clinical and operational leadership team will support your
transition into our medical practice with a comprehensive 3-month onboarding
program along with a dedicated clinical field mentor and support from industry
leading clinical experts in post-acute medicine. Growth and leadership
opportunities within this market are available as well.

Our innovative population health data reports will guide you towards optimal and
timely care for our patient population. The medical practice is part of TeamACO,
a dedicated long-term Accountable Care Organization participating in the
Medicare Shared Savings Program for our clinicians, which could result in you
receiving a portion of the shared savings if certain criteria are met.

Our Medical Director Leadership Academy (MDLA) will position you for success in
quality improvement initiatives, and collaboration with the facility leadership
as a valued partner of the team. This educational program is best-in-class and
not provided by any other organizations practicing post-acute medicine.

Key Responsibilities

* Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including medical histories and
physical exams
* Develop, implement, and adjust individualized care plans based on patient
needs
* Monitor progress and coordinate care to optimize outcomes
* Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare
professionals in a team approach
* Educate patients and families on health management and preventive strategies
* Maintain accurate, timely medical records in compliance with regulations

Qualifications

* NP or PA license (State of Delaware) and DEA
* Experience in post-acute, acute, ED, or clinic settings preferred, but not
required; new grads welcome to apply
* Strong clinical foundation and knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Collaborative, team-oriented approach with a positive outlook

Why Join TeamHealth?

* Dedicated night call coverage for work-life balance
* Supportive clinical leadership and multidisciplinary team environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in post-acute patient care
* Strong earning potential with professional growth opportunities

Come join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence
while supporting your professional development and personal growth.

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City Caption

Wilmington, Delaware

City Description

Packed with wonderful things to do, Wilmington offers world-renowned museums and
cultural attractions, many festivals of different cultures and delicious foods,
and historic districts. From dinosaurs and seashells to tall ships and more, you
will find it in Wilmington that lies in New Castle County at the midpoint of the
New York City/Washington, D. C./I-95 and Amtrak corridor, offering unmatched
access to U. S. financial and governmental centers.

Job Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental, health, and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health savings account
  • Flex time off
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Access to more than 300 CME/CE offerings in TeamHealth's My Learning
  • Ability to commute/relocate: Wilmington, Delaware, and Milford, Delaware
  • Work location: in-person

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentCare planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient educationRegulatory complianceMedical history takingPhysical examination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates FT - Palliative NP - Wilmington, DE at Team Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Palliative Care (NP) — ranked against 238 active Palliative Care (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Palliative Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Team Health ranks #5 of 10 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Delaware, the Nurse Practitioner weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$156k (12 salary observations; 33 listings), vs ~$137k nationally (18,583 salary observations; 39,743 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 48 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 21% are remote, 48% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $134k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
18%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
4%

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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Palliative Care (NP)

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$299k
Typical market rent
$1,786/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Dental, health, and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Flex time off
Professional liability insurance
CME/CE offerings
Dedicated night call coverage