Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Child Neurology, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Family Practice, IM/Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, Pediatrics, Psychiatry

Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Care (Pediatric, Family Medicine and/ or Psychiatric) - TELEHEALTH

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
A children's clinic is seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive care for children and families with a wide range of developmental, behavioral and emotional concerns. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families by providing expert evaluations, diagnosis, medication management and treatment planning for a variety of conditions.

This role is ideal for a clinician who values teamwork, diagnostic excellence and empowering families with clear pathways to care.

Per-diem, Part-time and full-time opportunities available. 100% Telehealth or Hybrid position.
Candidates dual certified in Pediatric or Family Medicine AND Psychiatry may be prioritized.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of an approved Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner program
- State licensure/board certification as a pediatric, family and/or psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner
- Prescriptive authority & DEA in state of licensure
- Clinical experience in pediatric or family medicine, behavioral health, developmental medicine or related settings.
- You are a provider who is trauma-informed and has education in behavioral health

LICENSES
Must be licensed in one of the following states
New York, Tennessee, Ohio, Georgia, Texas, North Carolina

BENEFITS
- Pay rate listed is an estimate of the hourly full-time rate, DOE
- Telehealth position available
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule for part-time positions
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

RESPONSIBILITIES
- Experience with behavioral medicine and psychiatry
- Provides primary healthcare to infants, children and families
- Perform physical exams, health histories and assessments, and developmental screenings for pediatric patients.
- Evaluate growth patterns and developmental milestones.
- Provides assessment, diagnosis, treatment and management of common pediatric illnesses, minor traumas, chronic conditions, and behavioral problems
- Collaborate with psychologists, therapists, behavior analysts, speech language pathologists, social workers and other team members to integrate assessment findings into cohesive treatment plans.
- Provide diagnostic impressions, medical oversight and treatment recommendations tailored to each child’s needs.
- Develop care plans that may include therapy referrals, behavioral health services, educational supports and community resources.
- Order and interpret diagnostic laboratory and radiology tests, order and interpret age-appropriate screening tests.
- Prescribe medications and treatments, including preventive care and immunizations.
- Educate families about child development and milestones, health maintenance, disease prevention, and management of chronic conditions
- Provide clear communication, emotional support and compassionate guidance to families navigating childhood illness, diagnoses and treatment options
- Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of prescribed treatment plans
- Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences
- Document all patient interactions and treatment plans accurately and in a timely manner
- Follow established standards of practice within the Nurse Practitioner scope of practice
- Additional duties may be assigned dependent on individual role
- Assume accountability for professional actions, including incorporating risk management strategies into clinical practice
- Facilitate a timely exchange of communication and information to ensure continuity of care
- Advocate for children’s health and development within the community and healthcare settings.
- Maintain open communication with the collaborating providers for patient care.
- Refer patients to specialists as needed.

  • Ongoing for 1 year
  • No call
  • 100% telehealth positions available (full and part time)

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