Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, Neurology
Nemours Children's Health · Port Saint Lucie, FL
Posted October 20, 2026
Nemours Children's Health, Port St. Lucie · 573 NW Lake Whitney Place, Port Saint Lucie, FL, US, 34986
- Pay: Nemours does not post a pay range for this role (competitive base compensation plus annual incentive)
- Employment: Full time
- Location: Nemours Children's Health, Port St. Lucie
- Nemours Job ID: 19258
Nemours Children's Health is seeking a full-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (.75 FTE) to join our outpatient neuroscience clinic at the Treasure Coast in Port. St. Lucie, FL. If you are seeking a role that offers professional development, meaningful pediatric specialization, and the opportunity to work alongside nationally recognized providers in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you.
Responsibilities
- Manages and provides care for the patient requiring Neurology care utilizing collaborative consultation with team members, under the direction and supervision (but not necessarily the direct attendance) of an attending Neurologist.
- Conducts parent interviews and takes family history.
- Collaborates with Neurologist concerning pertinent historical events, physical findings, diagnostic and therapeutic measures initiated on all admissions.
- Orders appropriate laboratory tests and procedures.
- Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures necessary and appropriate for the care of the patient.
- Participates in meeting goals of the department.
- Completes timely documentation as required by departmental policy and Nemours standards.
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability coverage
Continuing Education allowance and paid time off to attend Conferences
Paid licensure, DEA, and malpractice coverage
A collaborative, mission‑driven culture focused on provider well‑being, work‑life balance, and long‑term career growth
Qualifications
- Current Florida APRN or PA license in good standing (PNP or PA-C)
- Current AHA BLS certification upon hire
- 2 years of pediatric neurology or neuroscience experience preferred
Living and Working on the Treasure Coast
Located along Florida’s beautiful Treasure Coast, Port St. Lucie offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with easy access to beaches, parks, golf, boating, and year-round outdoor recreation. The community is known for its welcoming neighborhoods, growing amenities, and convenient access to nearby coastal destinations while maintaining a more affordable and laid-back pace than many larger Florida cities. Living and working in Port St. Lucie provides the opportunity to build a meaningful pediatric career while enjoying the sunshine, natural beauty, and quality of life that make this area such a desirable place to call home.
Employer
Nemours Children's Health
Nemours Children's Health is an internationally recognized pediatric health system serving more than 1.7 million patient encounters each year. It delivers care across six states through two freestanding children's hospitals and a network of more than 70 primary and specialty care practices, with a mission to deliver well beyond medicine to improve the health of children.
The Nemours system:
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware in Wilmington, built on the grounds of the historic Nemours Estate
- Nemours Children's Hospital, Florida in Orlando's Lake Nona Medical City
- Specialty and primary care across Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Florida, including Jacksonville, Pensacola, Lakeland and the Space Coast, plus partner hospital units and urgent care
Why physicians and advanced practice providers choose Nemours:
- Faculty appointments at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (Delaware Valley) and academic, teaching and research opportunities
- Competitive base compensation with an annual incentive plan
- Comprehensive benefits, mortgage assistance, relocation packages, and 403(b) with employer match plus 457(b) plans
- Licensure, CME and professional dues allowance, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility as a not-for-profit
- Places to live from Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley to Central Florida and the Gulf Coast