Growing Well Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Primary Purpose

Growing Well is an expansive and nurturing umbrella of programs designed to foster the holistic development of youth and families. Committed to creating a supportive environment for children in the High Country, Growing Well encompasses a range of empowering initiatives that inspire growth, resilience, and well-being. This role will serve as the full time medical provider for the Growing Well Clinic.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner or pediatric (PNP or PA).
• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in developmental pediatrics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct medical care based on Growing Well guidelines and protocols.
• Provide leadership for developmental screenings, assessments, and treatment planning and support and guide allied health providers involved in the care of children with or at risk for developmental delays.
• Oversee the high-risk infant follow-up program, ensuring timely developmental monitoring and intervention referrals.
• Ensure the use of evidence-based tools for screening and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and other developmental conditions.
• Collaborate with therapists, family navigators, students, and social workers to ensure cohesive, family-centered care.
• Work with the Medical Director to maintain clinical protocols and quality standards for developmental services.
• Participate in strategic planning to expand and improve program offerings.
• Maintain knowledge in evidence-based practices related to Growing Well Clinic Protocols.
• Provide training and share resources to other professionals or programs as part of a potential state-wide expansion of Growing Well.
• Lead case conferences.

Type of Position

• Full-time Position
• Staff/Non-Faculty Appointment

Type

• 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm

Number of Hours Per Week

• 40

Number of Months Per Year

• 12

Suggested Salary Range

• Up to $125,000

Physical Demands of Position

• Light work. Exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, & or up to 10 lbs of force freq &or a trivial amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Light work of use of arm & or leg controls require exertion greater than sedentary and required to sit most of the time.

Reasonable Accommodations

• May be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.