Overview
Explore an exciting opportunity with Brenner Children\'s Hospital as we eagerly welcome a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our 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 department supports individuals from newborn to 21 with Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Behavioral Problems. The approach emphasizes forming close bonds with families and schools, advocating for young patients, and collaborating with a team of professionals such as psychologists and therapists. Join our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics Department to contribute to 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. 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.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.
PA Requirements
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program; Master\'s Degree preferredCurrent North Carolina Medical Board Medical License, Certified by NCCPAMinimum of one year of experience in a pediatric and mental health environmentAutism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification preferredNP Requirements
Graduation from accredited Nurse Practitioner Master\'s Program; Master\'s degree or higher requiredCurrent North Carolina Board of Nursing Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenseBoard certified as a Pediatric NP or Psychiatric NP and / or DNP requiredPediatric NP - Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification requiredPsychiatric NP - minimum of one year of experience in pediatricsAutism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification preferredWhere You\'ll Live
The Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina offers a family-friendly, affordable living environment, with housing costs 31% below the national average. It features great schools and vibrant neighborhoods with a regional population of 1.6 million residents.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, and career development opportunities :
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and / or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate\'s jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and more
Paid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramAbout Advocate Health
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. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, among others. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers a large graduate medical education program. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides significant community benefits annually.
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