Pediatric Infectious Disease- Full Time NP/PA

400 Wake Forest University Health Sciences; Ardmore (NC); Hybrid; USD 7,577,000 - 10,745,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in North Carolina is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) for Pediatric Infectious Disease. The role covers in-hospital daily assessments, outpatient follow-up, telehealth for newborns, OPAT, and coordinated care with a dynamic ID team.

The ideal candidate has an active NC license/DEA, BLS, and preferably PALS/ATLS. This full-time position offers a hybrid schedule with a supportive, mission-driven

Qualifications

• Must have or be eligible for a NC DEA license and licensure as Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date >90 days from start date
• PALS and ATLS preferred; strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluate daily hospitalized pediatric patients, especially in PICU/NICU, for timely, high-quality Infectious Disease care
• Support outpatient follow-up for inpatients, telehealth consultations for newborns, OPAT, and other referrals to reduce delays in care

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

NC RN license or NP/PA licensure

NC DEA license qualification

Job description

Department: 03200 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Infectious Disease Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: M-F. Outpatient. Full Time. Pay Range: $51.05 - $76.60 If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together.

Position Highlight

Full Time Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm or flexible 10 hour shift model Hybrid Average daily patient load 12-15 Dynamic team of providers including 8 MDs and 2 APPs

This position is essential to ensure all hospitalized patients, particularly those admitted to the PICU and NICU, are evaluated daily and receive timely, high‑quality pediatric infectious disease care. This role will also expand outpatient access by supporting follow-up of patients who have been seen inpatient by peds ID service, telehealth consults for newborns with suspected perinatal infection at high point regional hospital, OPAT patients and other common referrals each week, helping to reduce delays in care and prevent avoidable admissions. The APP will provide advanced clinical assessment, management, and care coordination necessary to maintain safe operations, support existing providers, and ensure continuity of care for a vulnerable pediatric population.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions. Current PALS and ATLS preferred. Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required. Experience in Pediatric Infectious Disease preferred Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required, master's degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred. Experience in Pediatric Infectious Disease 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.

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? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it 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