Pediatric Developmental - Full-Time NP/PA

610 Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center; Ardmore (NC); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Reimbursement

Weekday hours

Generous PTO

Relocation assistance

Career growth

Quality of life

Job summary

Advocate Health in North Carolina seeks a Pediatric NP/PA to join the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics outpatient team in Winston-Salem. You will conduct comprehensive intakes, exams, and evaluations, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to develop patient care plans for children with developmental and behavioral challenges.

The role requires pediatric experience and NC licensure with NCCPA or NP certification; ADOS certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred.
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, NCCPA certification.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pediatric environment.
• ADOS certification preferred.
• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program; Master's degree or higher required.
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing RN and NP license.
• Board certified as a Pediatric NP or Family NP and/or DNP required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough intakes, examinations and evaluations in medical settings.
• Use medical decision-making to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborate with medical team for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to the patient.
• Perform procedures per department or practice guidelines.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners.
• Uphold Advocates Health missions, values, and cultural commitment.

Skills

Pediatric care

Team collaboration

Medical decision-making

ADOS certification preferred

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or higher

Nurse Practitioner Master's or Doctorate

Job description

Department: 03454 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Child Development Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F Pay Range $51.05 - $76.60 Explore an exciting opportunity with Brenner Children's Hospital as we eagerly welcome a skilled Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics outpatient team in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy weekday only work hours, no weekend call.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries.

Work in a Supportive & Collaborative Environment:

The Section of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Brenner Children's Hospital is at the forefront of making a profound impact on the lives of children and adolescents facing a diverse range of developmental and behavioral challenges. This remarkable section is dedicated to supporting those aged from newborn to 18 with Physical Disabilities (Cerebral Palsy, Hypotonia, etc), Autism, Global Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities, complex ADHD, and Behavioral Problems, and more. With a focus on forming close bonds with families and schools, their approach involves advocating for young patients, all while working in tandem with a collaborative team of professionals, such as psychologists, social workers, and therapists. If you're seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, consider joining our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Section, where you can be part of a team making a positive difference in young lives.

What You'll Do:

As a valued member of our healthcare team, the PNP/FNP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough intakes, examinations and evaluations in medical settings.

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborate with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explain the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient.
• Procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Potential for and encouraged to precept students and/or medical learners
• Uphold AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Physician Assistant (PA) Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPA
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pediatric environment
• Experience with Children with Special Healthcare Needs preferred
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification preferred

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements:

• Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master's Program, Master's degree or higher required
• Current North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner license
• Board certified as a Pediatric NP or Family NP and/or DNP required
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pediatric environment
• Experience with Children with Special Healthcare Needs preferred
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification preferred

Where You'll Live:

The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: 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.

Reshaping Access

What is access?

Its offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest.

Inspiring Professionals

With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant 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