Advanced Practitioner - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic

Description

Explore an exciting opportunity with Brenner Children's Hospital as we eagerly welcome a skilled 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 Department 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 department is dedicated to supporting those aged from newborn to 21 with Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, 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 and therapists. If you're seeking a fulfilling and impactful career, consider joining our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Department, 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 PA / NP will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical settings. Responsibilities include :

Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.

Collaborates with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.

Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains 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.

Performs 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 and mental health environment

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 Psychiatric NP and / or DNP required

Pediatric NP – Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification required

Psychiatric NP – minimum of one year of experience in pediatrics

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 and 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

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About 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 in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and 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 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.