Pediatric Infectious Disease- Full Time NP/PA

Hugh Chatham Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 146,279,000 - 219,490,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Educational assistance

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Pediatrics Infectious Disease seeks experienced APPs and NPs/PAs for a full-time role. Outpatient focus with daily inpatient support in the PICU/NICU, telehealth for newborns, OPAT and referrals; hybrid schedule; average daily patient load 12-15; team includes 8 MDs and 2 APPs.

DEA license required; NC license eligible; BLS; PALS/ATLS preferred. Competitive pay within the range and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• DEA license or eligibility to practice
• BLS for Healthcare Provider required
• Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Practice required for NP
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in NC required
• Prescriptive authority application required

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical assessment and care coordination
• Support inpatient pediatrics infectious disease patients in PICU/NICU
• Expand outpatient access via telehealth and referrals
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of MDs and APPs to ensure timely care

Skills

DEA license

BLS certification

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Nursing Practice

RN license

NP/PA license in NC

Board certification in specialty (Peds ID preferred)

Tools

N/A

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.

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.

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

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.