Advanced Practitioner - Peds Surgery

400 Wake Forest University Health Sciences; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

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Job summary

Brenner Children’s Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a collaborative pediatric surgery team. This full-time, 4-day workweek role features 10-hour shifts, with no nights, weekends, or on-call duties, and provides care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will work with six pediatric surgeons and two APPs, perform procedures such as incision and drainage, G-tube exchanges, wound VAC changes, and central line removals,

Qualifications

• 4-day workweek comprising 10-hour shifts and no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities.
• APP will provide comprehensive care for pediatric surgical patients across inpatient and outpatient settings, performing procedures such as incision and drainage of abscesses, G-tube exchanges, wound VAC changes, and central line removals.
• Providers will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment that welcomes both experienced clinicians and new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and coordinate care for pediatric surgical patients.
• Provide care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Assist with procedures and collaborate with the pediatric surgery team.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

ACNP or PA-C certification

Eligible for North Carolina licensure

Eligible for hospital privileges

Job description

Department: 03400 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Surgery Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 4-day workweek comprising 10-hour shifts and no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities. Pay Range: $54.90 - $82.35 Brenner Children’s Hospital | Atrium Health Levine Children’s Winston-Salem, NC | Full-Time Join a highly respected Pediatric Surgery team at Brenner Children’s Hospital and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families every day. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to become part of a collaborative practice that includes six pediatric surgeons and two Advanced Practice Providers dedicated to delivering exceptional surgical care.

This unique hybrid role offers an outstanding work-life balance with a 4-day workweek comprising 10-hour shifts and no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities. The APP will provide comprehensive care for pediatric surgical patients across both inpatient and outpatient settings, managing a diverse patient population while performing procedures such as incision and drainage of abscesses, G-tube exchanges, wound VAC changes, and central line removals. Providers will thrive in a supportive, team-oriented environment that welcomes both experienced clinicians and new graduates.

You’ll work alongside nationally recognized pediatric surgeons while enjoying mentorship, professional growth opportunities, and the ability to practice at the top of your license. Daily responsibilities include evaluating, treating, and coordinating care for pediatric surgical patients, with an average inpatient census of 20-30 patients per day.

If you’re passionate about pediatric surgical care and seeking a rewarding role with exceptional work‑life balance, strong physician collaboration, and the opportunity to grow within a leading children’s hospital.

Position Highlights

• Full-time NP or PA opportunity
• Hybrid inpatient/outpatient pediatric surgery practice
• 4-day workweek with flexible scheduling
• No call, nights, or weekends
• Collaborative team of 6 Pediatric Surgeons and 2 APPs
• Procedural opportunities and hands‑on patient care
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Practice at Brenner Children’s Hospital and Atrium Health Levine Children’s
• Supportive environment focused on provider success and development

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
• Eligible for North Carolina licensure
• Eligible for hospital privileges

Our Commitment to You

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care