Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) Developmental Pediatrics
About The Position
The Neurodevelopmental Behavioral Pediatrics (NDBP) Division in the Department of Pediatrics specializes in the care of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities, including children with cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, Autism, ADHD, NAS, NICU grads with significant delays and other neurodevelopmentally challenged pediatric patients as appropriate. They have a specialty clinic for these children who are in foster or community care and provide behavioral therapy and other therapy services as part of their clinic. There are currently 8 MD and 8 APP positions. NP and PA candidates are welcome to apply, with experience managing ADHD, autism and/or other developmentally at-risk pediatric and adolescent populations (foster care, trauma, NICU graduates). Experience with medication management with these populations is preferred, though we are willing to train a candidate who would be a good fit for our team and has an interest in these populations. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who would work well with a large team of providers (7 APPs and 8 MDs) who specialize in Neurodevelopmental and Behavioral Health.
Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
- Experience: Department and unit specific.
- Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing ADHD, autism and/or other developmentally at-risk pediatric and adolescent populations, including medication management is preferred but not required.
- Licensure/Certifications: CPNP-PC, CPNP-AC, FNP, PA
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
