Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics

Being part of the PFMC team is not just a job, it's an experience. PFMC is active in the community and regularly attends and leads local events. We are expanding our mental health services into the public school system within the county.

The Licensed School Based Mental Health Therapist (LCSW) is responsible for the provision of individual and family therapy sessions for consumers assigned to their caseload. This position also ensures completion of required clinical documentation related to individual caseloads in a timely manner.

Position details: This is a full-time position - Monday through Friday; daytime hours. This position will support the Person County school district. We offer billable and non-billable rates for services.

Job responsibilities of the Licensed School Based Mental Health Therapist:

• Demonstrates proficiency with assessment skills
• Developments individualized treatment plans
• Provision of therapy to consumers in individually recommended setting
• Provision of treatment of the whole person
• Evaluates individualized consumer-drive treatment plan reviews
• Develops transition and discharge planning
• Completes all required clinical documentation
• Responds to emergency/crisis situations with team members and consumers
• Maintains assigned, planned schedule
• Maintains a commitment to professional development
• Adheres to professional and ethical interaction policies and procedures
• Supports on-going and future business needs

Requirements:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the area of Clinical Social Work
• Professional license required - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Credentialing with regional insurance companies preferred for outpatient opportunities, but not required

We are looking for a licensed Physician's Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with a background in Pediatrics to examine and treat little patients and help in preventing diseases and illness complications. The work of a PA-C and/or FNP-C can be both difficult and demanding, and even more so when it comes to children. The mid-level provider will have to conduct examinations by earning the trust and cooperation of the child. The ideal candidate will possess thorough knowledge of child pediatric diseases and epidemiology as well as the established examination procedures for infants. The provider must be patient and caring and able to foster long term trust relationships with the children and their parents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular thorough examinations on newborns and young children to check and record their health and normal physical development
• Examine sick children to determine their condition and ask intuitive questions to gather information about symptoms
• Reach an informed diagnosis based on scientific knowledge and individual medical history
• Prescribe medications and give detailed instructions for administration
• Prescribe and interpret appropriate lab tests to gain more information for possible infections or abnormalities
• Prepare and administer vaccines according to the governmental vaccination plan
• Examine and treat injuries and refer the little patients to physicians of other disciplines when necessary (e.g. surgeons, ophthalmologists, orthopedists etc.)
• Advise parents on children’s diet, exercise and disease preventive measures
• Keep updated records of patients’ illnesses, surgeries or other medical episodes (allergic shocks, injuries etc.)
• Keep abreast of advancements in pediatrics and best practices by attending seminars and conferences

Skills

• Proven experience as a pediatrician
• In depth knowledge of children epidemiology and infectious diseases
• Exquisite knowledge of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation principles and techniques
• Up to speed knowledge of drugs/medication appropriate for children and their side-effects
• Familiarity with traditional and web-based prescription systems
• Active listener, patient and calm
• Outstanding diagnostic and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communications skills
• Medical Degree with specialization in pediatrics
• Valid license to practice medicine

Benefits associated with this position after the 90-day probationary period includes the following:

Medical/Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

AFLAC/AIG Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan (403B)

PTO Accrual (to be used after 90-day probationary period)

Holiday Pay (10 days per calendar year)

CME Allowance (to be used after 90-day probationary period)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

401(k) matching

Retirement plan

Professional development assistance