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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
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:
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
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 08/14/2026Closing 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:
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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