FT - Palliative NP - Wilmington, DE
Listed compensation
$128k-$140k
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Not specified
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
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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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