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Growing Well Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Deadline
Mar 04, 2027
Closing in 136 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
None
Full time
Reference
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Posted Sep 08, 2026
Offered salary$125,000

About the role

Employment Opportunities Growing Well Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

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  • Posting Details

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    Position Title Growing Well Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

    Location Boone, NC Faculty Rank No Provide Rank N/A Position Number 0A0961 Department Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness - 273600

    Position Summary Information

    Primary Purpose

    WhyGrowing Well?

    At Growing Well, you will have the opportunity to do more than provide care. You will help change what access to developmental care looks like for children and families in rural communities. Growing Well is an expansive and nurturing network of programs dedicated to fostering the holistic development of youth and families throughout the High Country. As the full-time medical provider for the Growing Well Clinic, you will help fill a critical gap in rural healthcare by providing timely developmental evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and family support for children who may otherwise face barriers to accessing care. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team of therapists, family navigators, social workers, students, and other professionals, you will help connect children and families to the services they need—close to home and within one coordinated, family-centered setting.

    This is an opportunity to practice meaningful pediatric medicine with 6–8 clients per day, no on-call responsibilities, no weekends, and holidays off , while also continuing to grow professionally through a significant investment in paid professional development (roughly $20,000 in earmarked funds.

    Minimum Qualifications 2 years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner or pediatric physician assistant (PNP or PA). License/Certification Required Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in the state of North Carolina Preferred Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience as a pediatric nurse practitioner or pediatric physician assistant (PNP or PA).
  • 1 year of experience in developmental pediatrics.
  • Essential Duties and Responsibilities This role will practice alongside an interdisciplinary team, have the time and resources to focus on meaningful patient care, and help build a model that brings specialized developmental services closer to the families who need them most. Key responsibilities include:

  • Provide direct medical care based on Growing Well guidelines and protocols
  • Provide leadership for developmental screenings, assessments, and treatment planning, and support and guide allied health providers involved in the care of children with or at risk for developmental delays.
  • Oversee the high-risk infant follow-up program, ensuring timely developmental monitoring and intervention referrals.
  • Ensure the use of evidence-based tools for screening and diagnosing autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and other developmental conditions.
  • Collaborate with therapists, family navigators, students, and social workers to ensure cohesive, family-centered care.
  • Work with the Medical Director to maintain clinical protocols and quality standards for developmental services.
  • Participate in strategic planning to expand and improve program offerings.
  • Maintain knowledge in evidence-based practices related to Growing Well Clinic Protocols
  • Provide training and share resources to other professionals or programs as part of a potential statewide expansion of Growing Well
  • Lead case conferences
  • Type of Position Full Time Position Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S. Appointment Type 1.0 Work Schedule/Hours Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:00 pm Number of Hours Per Week 40 Number of Months Per Year 12 Mandatory Staff No Suggested Salary Range Up to $125,000 Physical Demands of Position

  • Light work. Exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, & or up to 10 lbs of force freq &or a trivial amount of force constantly to move objects.
  • Light work of use of arm & or leg controls require exertion greater than sedentary and required to sit most of the time.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
  • Posting Details Information

    Posting Date 08/14/2026

    Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Evaluation of Applications Begins 08/28/2026 Proposed Date of Hire 11/02/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants Application Documents Required/Requested:

  • Resume/CV
  • Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
  • Copy of medical license
  • Official Transcripts
  • Search Chair Name Bryan Belcher Search Chair Email [email protected] Quick Link https: // appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/55026 Posting Number 201501808P

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    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  • Transcript-Undergraduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
  • Transcript-Graduate (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
  • Transcript-Doctoral (Unofficial) - No Password Protected Documents
  • License/Certification
  • Optional Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae
  • List of References with Contact Information
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