Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics • Cherry Hill, NJ

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About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with significant pediatric or urgent care/emergency room experience to provide evidence-based care to children and young adults in an urgent care setting. Under the guidance of local clinical leaders, APPs assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses for in-person and telemedicine patients. The role includes urgent care procedures, preliminary radiograph interpretation in applicable states, and oversight of daily operations and patient flow. Training is provided for radiograph interpretation and other role-related skills.

PM Pediatric Care is the country's largest pediatric urgent care network. Founded by pediatric emergency physicians, the organization provides a convenient alternative to emergency department care. Its academically driven model includes practice guidelines, CME-accredited lectures, workshops, on-site x-ray and laboratory services, specialty consultation support, and a diverse high-acuity case mix. The company provides individualized learning programs, procedural training, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities. Flexible schedules are available from 12 to 36 hours per week, with no overnight shifts.

Requirements

• Active ANCC board certification or NCCPA certification.
• Active RN license, if applicable, and NP or PA state license for each state where treating patients.
• Master of Science in Nursing, doctoral degree in Nursing, or Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
• At least 2 years of independent pediatric clinical experience as an APP, excluding rotations, or at least 1 year of urgent care or emergency medicine experience.
• Ability to think critically, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with electronic medical records.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience in pediatric emergency care, general pediatrics, or urgent care is preferred.
• Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based treatment for acute pediatric injuries and illnesses in person and via telemedicine.
• Manage conditions including febrile illness in infants and children, ear/nose/throat infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
• Perform common urgent care procedures, including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair using sutures, staples, or dermal adhesive.
• Obtain radiographs and provide preliminary interpretations with radiologist over-reads, where applicable.
• Oversee daily operations and patient flow for in-person and telemedicine visits, including oversight of providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Follow established policies and procedures, identify needed changes, and report them to the management team.
• Collaborate with onsite and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including reviewing lab and radiology results, following up with patients, and responding promptly to calls and questions.
• Promote a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by enforcing safety protocols, maintaining quality standards, and complying with legal requirements.
• Protect confidential patient information in accordance with HIPAA.
• Keep knowledge and skills current through internal training, continuing education, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations.
• Assist staff and patients with complaints as part of service recovery efforts.
• Focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to support work–life balance.
• No overnight shifts.
• Individualized learning programs, procedural training, radiology interpretation training, and mentorship.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level