Advanced Practitioner - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic

Advanced Practitioner - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics Clinic

Join us as a skilled Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant within our Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics outpatient team in Winston Salem, North Carolina. After reviewing your qualifications, we look forward to having you on our dynamic team.

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 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.
• A Rich Quality of Life:
  Enjoy a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region.

Work In a Supportive & Collaborative Environment

The Department of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics at Brenner Pediatric Hospital is dedicated to supporting children and adolescents aged newborn to 21 with challenges such as Autism, Global Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Behavioral Problems. We prioritize collaboration with psychologists and therapists to advocate for young patients.

What You'll Do

As a valued member of our healthcare team, you will play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations, and evaluations.

Responsibilities include:

• Using medical decision‑making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans.
• Collaborating with the medical team when needed for effective team‑based care.
• Ordering and interpreting laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures, explaining the necessity, preparation, nature, and anticipated effects of tests to the patient.
• Performing procedural skills per department or practice guidelines.
• Precepting students and/or medical learners as encouraged.
• Upholding AHWFB missions, values, and cultural commitments.
• Performing other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

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 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 certification as a Pediatric NP or Psychiatric NP and/or DNP required.
• Pediatric NP – Mental Health Specialist (PMHS) certification required.
• Psychiatric NP – minimum one year of experience in pediatrics.
• Autism Diagnostic Observation Scale (ADOS) certification preferred.

Where You'll Live

• Affordable Living:
  Housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools:
  Access to top‑notch educational institutions.
• Vibrant Neighborhoods:
  Engaging downtowns and family‑oriented communities within the Piedmont Triad region.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of total rewards: benefits, well‑being programs, competitive compensation, retirement offerings, and career development programs.

Compensation

• Base compensation within the listed pay range based on qualifications and experience.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more depending on the role.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and More

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, combining Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the organization serves nearly 6 million patients and is involved in extensive clinical research.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

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