Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Pediatric Rheumatology at Riley Children's

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join our Pediatric Rheumatology team at Riley Children's Health! Our practice locations serve several communities across the state of Indiana, including Indianapolis, Carmel, South Bend, and Fort Wayne. 

Details:

• Full-Time, Day Shift 
  • 40 hours per week
  • No weekends or call 
• 15% inpatient & 85% outpatient setting
• Work with an interdisciplinary team of 6 physicians and 7 support staff
• Patient population includes children and adolescents with a wide range of autoimmune, inflammatory and rheumatic conditions. Patients include those with juvenile arthritis, lupus, scleroderma, vasculitis, dermatomyositis, and other complex diseases that affect the joints, muscles, skin, and immune system. The practice also cares for children with rare autoinflammatory and genetic disorders, such as Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF), TRAPS, NOMID, and recurrent fever syndromes

Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, including obtaining medical histories, performing physical exams, and assessing disease activity.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage children with rheumatologic and autoimmune conditions under established clinical guidelines and collaborative practice agreements.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and monitoring response to therapy.
• Review and interpret laboratory results, imaging studies, and diagnostic tests.
• Provide patient and family education regarding diagnoses, medications, disease management, and treatment expectations.
• Manage medication prior authorizations, specialty medications, and biologic therapies as needed.
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, infusion services, therapists, primary care providers, and other specialists.
• Respond to patient calls, messages, and urgent clinical concerns, providing timely assessment and recommendations.
• Monitor patients for medication side effects, disease progression, and treatment effectiveness.
• Document clinical encounters accurately and maintain compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety efforts, and ongoing professional development activities.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree required 
• Must be BE or BC
• ACNP, PNP, FNP, or PA certification required

IU Health offers a value-based compensation package that includes: a sign-on forgivable loan, group insurance (health, dental, life, disability), 401k with company match, generous PTO, CME allowance/time off, relocation assistance, and malpractice insurance coverage.

Indianapolis, Indiana, the 17th largest U.S. city, is a sophisticated city blending charm and culture with a wonderful balance of business and leisure.  Residents of this dynamic city enjoy:

• Leading educational system and top-ranked universities, paired with a diverse population
• Vibrant downtown offering arts, theaters, world-class museums, zoo, concerts and memorials
• Named to U.S. News & World Report's 2023-2024 list of the best places to live in the United States
• Top ranked international airport: "Best Airport in North America" twelve consecutive years
• Ranked by Niche in 2023 as one of the most diverse counties in America, as well as one of the best cities to live in and buy a house in the country
• Historic neighborhoods with surrounding cultural districts and low cost of living
• Outdoor recreation includes golfing, boating and unique parks
• Home of the Colts (NFL), Fever (WNBA), Pacers (NBA), Indians (MiLB), Indianapolis 500 (IndyCar) and the nation's largest half marathon
• Close proximity to Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, and Cincinnati