Pediatric Metabolic Syndrome Clinic FIT (Families in Training) Outpatient Clinic - Full-Time NP/PA

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC

15d•$50 - $75•Onsite

About The Position

Join a team that’s transforming pediatric weight management through compassionate, habit-focused care. Brenner FIT (Families In Training) is an outpatient clinic serving children ages 2–18 with a family-centered, weight-neutral approach that emphasizes sustainable lifestyle changes over calorie and portion restriction. We’re seeking an Advanced Practice Practitioner (APP ) to provide medical care for patients in our Metabolic Syndrome Clinic, support medication management for pediatric obesity, and help develop a cutting-edge virtual care model. You’ll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and kind care to families. Provide direct patient care and augment physicians’ ability to provide patient care by functioning as an integrated member of the Brenner FIT team. This will be an outpatient role Monday-Friday 8-5.

Requirements

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
2-3 years experience in Pediatrics, preferably as a PA or NP, but if they have substantial pediatric experience in a prior setting/job like nursing, will consider
BLS and ACLS certification required
Nurse Practitioner (NP) Requirements: Graduation from 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 an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner by AANP or ANCC
2-3 years experience in Pediatrics, preferably as a PA or NP, but if they have substantial pediatric experience in a prior setting/job like nursing, will consider
Board certified in NP specialty

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and augment physicians’ ability to provide patient care by functioning as an integrated member of the Brenner FIT team.
Focus on care and management of patients seen in the Metabolic Syndrome and Prevention clinic.
Medication check in visits to help faculty manage patients taking anti-obesity medications. This will include patients in the Metabolic Syndrome and Prevention clinic, as well as Brenner FIT clinic.
Development of a virtual pediatric weight management component with Brenner FIT.
Play a key role in team-focused patient care, conducting thorough examinations and evaluations in medical visits
Use medical decision-making skills to determine appropriate patient care plans
Collaborate with the larger team when needed for effective team-based care, including coordination of sub-specialty referrals that are key to this program.
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 and their family
Management of clinical in-basket tasks which require provider evaluation such as patient calls, and My Atrium Health messages
Development of patient education resources
Assist in QI and protocol development within the section

Benefits

CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $2,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
Work/Life Balance: Enjoy a Monday through Friday. No weekends, night or 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.
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
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