Pediatric Developmental - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME reimbursement up to $2,500

5 additional PTO days/year for CME

Relocation assistance $7,500

Generous PTO 25 days/year

Weekday-only hours; no weekend call

Job summary

Brenner Children's Hospital is seeking a Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics outpatient team in Winston-Salem, NC. The role emphasizes collaborative, family-centered care for children from newborn to 18 with developmental and behavioral challenges.

Ideal candidates have pediatric experience and AHB policy support for teaching and clinical excellence, with a focus on team-based care and community impact.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master's Degree preferred
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, NCCPA certification for PA
• Minimum of one year of pediatric clinical experience
• Board certification as Pediatric NP or Family NP and/or DNP for NP; NC licensure for nursing

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough intakes, examinations and evaluations in pediatric settings
• Develop and implement patient care plans using medical decision-making
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychologists, social workers and therapists
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures; explain procedures to patients and families
• Precept students and medical learners when applicable
• Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist missions, values, and cultural commitments
• Perform related duties incidental to the work described herein

Education

Master's degree in PA program

Master's degree for NP (Pediatric NP or Family NP)

Job description

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. Responsibilities include:

• 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.

The clinician functions under the regulatory mandate from their respective licensing organization (North Carolina Medical Board or North Carolina Board of Nursing) with departmental specific credentialing from the institution.

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.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.