Pediatric Developmental - Full-Time NP/PA

Explore an exciting opportunity with Brenner Children's Hospital as we welcome a skilled Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics outpatient team in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

About the Role

The Section of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Brenner Children's Hospital is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents (newborn to 18) facing developmental and behavioral challenges, including Physical Disabilities (Cerebral Palsy, Hypotonia), Autism, Global Developmental Delays, Intellectual Disabilities, complex ADHD, and Behavioral Problems. You will work collaboratively with psychologists, social workers, therapists, and families to advocate for young patients in a team-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough intakes, examinations, and evaluations in medical settings.
• Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
• Collaborate with the medical team 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 patients.
• Perform procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Precept students and/or medical learners (encouraged).
• Uphold Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s missions, values, and cultural commitment.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described.

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.

Requirements

Physician Assistant (PA)

• 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.

Nurse Practitioner (NP)

• Graduation from an 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.

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 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 supported by a consistently high patient volume.

Location

The role is based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, part of the Piedmont Triad region. This area offers:

• Affordable living with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems.
• A vibrant lifestyle with walking/biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, arts communities, Southern cuisine, and artisan craft breweries and wineries.
• A regional population of 1.6 million residents with lively downtowns and family-oriented neighborhoods.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist fosters an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions of a diverse team, offering opportunities to work alongside advanced minds in medicine.