Pediatric Infectious Disease- Full Time NP/PA
You'll see every hospitalized patient daily, especially those in the PICU and NICU, for pediatric infectious disease. Wake Forest University Health Sciences is an academic medical center.
Posted Sep 28
- Shift and hours
- Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm · Flexible 10-hour shifts Monday-Friday, 8 am - 5 pm or flexible 10 hour shift model flexible 10 hour shift model40 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Pediatrics: Infectious Disease · Outpatient particularly those admitted to the PICU and NICUPICU and NICU patients
- License
- NP license Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.DEA license, or eligible for one
- Term
- Per Diem Status: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- DEA license, or eligible for one Must have or be eligible for a DEA license.
- License
- Approved to practice as an NP or PA in the state you work in Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works.
- Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA, expiring more than 90 days after start BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice.
- Certification
- Certification in your area of practice from a nationally recognized body Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
- Education
- Master's or DNP for Acute Care NP Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited PA program Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required, master's degree preferred.
- Also asks
- Eligible to apply for NC prescriptive authority Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required.
- Also asks
- Critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and proactive decision-making Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions.
Preferred
- Certification
- Current PALS Current PALS and ATLS preferred.
- Certification
- Current ATLS
- Certification
- NCCPA certification Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.
- Education
- Master's degree for PA
- Experience
- Pediatric infectious disease experience Experience in Pediatric Infectious Disease preferred
What it pays
- Extra pay
- Shift and on-call premium pay Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobbased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Eligibility
- Eligible for benefits Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Pay reviews
- Base pay within the range varies by qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- Annual raises based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid time off programsPaid Time Off programs
- BenefitsMedical, dental, vision, life and short- and long-term disabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsFlexible spending accountsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- BenefitsRetirement plan with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- BenefitsEducational assistance programEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (4)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Financial wellness programs
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Follow-up visits for patients seen inpatient by peds ID supporting follow-up of patients who have been seen inpatient by peds ID service
- Day to day
- Telehealth consults for newborns with suspected perinatal infection telehealth consults for newborns with suspected perinatal infection at high point regional hospital
- Day to day
- OPAT patients OPAT patients and other common referrals each week
- Hours stated
- Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm or flexible 10 hour shift model
- Weekends
- No weekends
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Details
- Average daily patient load of 12 to 15 Average daily patient load 12-15
- Details
- Team of 8 MDs and 2 APPs Dynamic team of providers including 8 MDs and 2 APPs
Your fit
Questions to ask
- What is the pay period for the posted pay range, and how does the productivity or RVU formula work?
- Are there differentials or other recurring incentives?
- Does the employer cover malpractice and tail coverage, plus CME, licensing, and DEA support?
- What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
Original listing
Posted on Wake Forest University Health Sciences’ careers page.
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Department
03200 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics: Infectious Disease
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information
M-F. Outpatient. Full Time.
Pay Range
$51.05 - $76.60 If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together. This position is essential to ensure all hospitalized patients, particularly those admitted to the PICU and NICU, are evaluated daily and receive timely, high‑quality pediatric infectious disease care.
This role will also expand outpatient access by supporting follow-up of patients who have been seen inpatient by peds ID service, telehealth consults for newborns with suspected perinatal infection at high point regional hospital, OPAT patients and other common referrals each week, helping to reduce delays in care and prevent avoidable admissions. The APP will provide advanced clinical assessment, management, and care coordination necessary to maintain safe operations, support existing providers, and ensure continuity of care for a vulnerable pediatric population.
Position Highlight
Full Time Monday-Friday, 8 am – 5 pm or flexible
- 10 hour shift model
Hybrid Average daily patient load 12-15 Dynamic team of providers including 8 MDs and 2 APPs Education, Experience and Certifications Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions. Current PALS and ATLS preferred.
Acute Care Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.
Experience in Pediatric Infectious Disease preferred Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required, master's degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred. Experience in Pediatric Infectious Disease preferred
Where You'll Live
The picturesque cities of North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report's Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023. This includes: Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average. Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth. Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.
When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About 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. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
What's around it?
Winston-Salem, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,087/mo
- Household income
- $59,268/yr, all local households, not nurse pay