Pediatric Developmental - Full-Time NP/PA

About the role

The Section of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Brenner Children's Hospital is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents facing developmental and behavioral challenges. This team works closely with psychologists, social workers, and therapists to advocate for young patients.

Responsibilities

• Using medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plan.
• Collaborate with medical team when needed for effective team-based care.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures.
• Explain 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.

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 environment.
• Experience with Children with Special Healthcare Needs preferred.
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification preferred.
• 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 Family NP and/or DNP required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a pediatric environment.
• Experience with Children with Special Healthcare Needs preferred.
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a current unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in the state of North Carolina.
• Must be board certified as a Pediatric NP or Family NP and/or DNP.
• Must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Nurse Practitioner Master's Program.
• Must have a minimum of one year of experience in a pediatric environment.
• Must have experience with Children with Special Healthcare Needs.
• Must have Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification.

Skills

• Strong medical decision-making skills.
• Effective collaboration with medical teams.
• Ability to order and interpret diagnostic procedures.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining procedures to patients.
• Experience with precepting students and/or medical learners.
• Commitment to the missions, values, and cultural commitment of AHWFB.

Benefits

• CME Reimbursement: Up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: 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: $7,500 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region, with abundant walking and biking trails, golf courses, arts communities, cuisine, and craft breweries.

Pay

$51.05 - $76.60 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

M-F