Pediatrician/Nurse Practitioner

Advocare LLC; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription coverage options

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the United States is seeking a Pediatrician or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. Responsibilities include conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, and collaborating with healthcare professionals. Ideal candidates should have board certification and advanced practice nursing licensure. Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be board certified and have advanced practice nurse licensure.
• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with patients and staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to think critically and choose best treatment options.
• Maintain a positive, professional attitude in a fast-paced setting.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of leading care coordination.
• Maintain confidentiality of health information in accordance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and diagnose illnesses.
• Create and manage patient care plans based on needs.
• Educate patients and families on health problems and care.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary team and make appropriate referrals.
• Educate patients and families about health problems, treatments, and home care.
• Support patient transitions across care settings (admissions, transfers, discharges).
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and best practices.
• Keep up-to-date with medical research and guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Knowledge of medical instruments

Proficiency with data management

Organized & detail-oriented

Professional discretion

Education

Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure

Graduate degree in nursing

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Pediatrician or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our healthcare team. The Pediatrician or Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare to individuals across the lifespan. This includes providing general and preventive care, conducting physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting lab tests, and prescribing medications. The Pediatrician/NP plays a vital role in all aspects of patient care, including evaluation, treatment planning, and consultation, while working collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality care.

Advocare, LLC is a physician-owned partnership of leading pediatricians, family practitioners, and specialists in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware. As a Physician/Nurse Practitioner, you’ll be an integral member of a forward-thinking clinical team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care and service in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Physician/Nurse Practitioner Essential Functions

• Performing physical examinations of patients to evaluate health and diagnose illnesses
• Administering and performing diagnostic tests, such as x-rays and laboratory tests
• Creating patient care plans and contributing to existing ones.
• Detecting changes in patients' health and modifying treatment plans, as needed.
• Educating and counseling patients and families on presenting health problems, treatment plans, and home care
• Facilitating the patient’s transition within and between health care settings, e.g., admitting, transferring, and discharging patients.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members by making appropriate referrals.
• Planning and managing patient care according to the patient’s needs
• Ensuring compliance with all healthcare regulations including HIPPA, OSHA, etc.
• Actively maintaining knowledge of current medical research and trends

Physician/Nurse Practitioner Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency with medical instruments and equipment required to perform your work.
• Knowledge of computer-based data management programs and information systems, as well as medical records and point-of-interview technology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers, and collaborate with team members
• Must be able to think critically, evaluate various options to treat a condition and then identify the one he or she decides will have the best outcome.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced yet friendly environment
• Must be well organized and detail-oriented; demonstrating leadership to maintain credibility
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion concerning health service records and information

Education and Experience

• Board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse licensure required
• Graduate degree from an accredited nursing program, such as a Master of Science in nursing

Benefits Available

• Multiple medical and prescription coverage options
• Dental and vision care plans
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), where applicable
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Voluntary critical illness, cancer, and accident insurance
• Voluntary hospital indemnity coverage
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance and AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Commuter benefits
• Group auto and homeowners insurance

Part-time Benefits

• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• MetLife Auto/Vehicle & Home Insurance Discounts