Per Diem Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics • Yonkers, NY

3d • $70 - $100

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) with significant pediatric or urgent care/emergency room experience to evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting, under the guidance of local clinical leaders. The role provides care for in-person and telemedicine patients and may include assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses such as febrile illness, ear, nose, and throat infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma. APPs perform common urgent care procedures and, where applicable, obtain and preliminarily interpret radiographs, with radiologist over-reads. Training for radiograph interpretation is provided.

The APP oversees daily operations and patient flow for in-person and telemedicine visits, including oversight of providers, staff, and trainees on shift. The role collaborates with on-site and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including reviewing laboratory and radiology results, patient follow-up, and responses to patient questions. It also supports a safe, equitable, and healthy work environment, maintains patient confidentiality, contributes to service recovery, and works to improve operational efficiency, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.

PM Pediatric Care describes itself as the country's largest pediatric urgent care network, focused on evidence-based pediatric medicine and patient experience. It offers individualized learning programs, procedural training, radiology interpretation training, continuing education, and mentorship. Scheduling is flexible, and there are no overnight shifts. Compensation is listed at $70–$100 per hour, with actual rates varying based on experience and location.

Requirements

• Pediatric clinical experience is required.
• 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 outside of rotations, or at least 1 year of experience in urgent care or emergency medicine.
• Ability to think critically, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with an electronic medical record system.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based treatment for pediatric patients in urgent care, including in-person and telemedicine patients.
• Manage acute pediatric injuries and illnesses, including febrile illness, ear, nose, and throat infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, 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 and provide preliminary interpretation of radiographs with radiologist over-reads in applicable states.
• Oversee daily operations and patient flow for in-person and telemedicine visits, including other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Follow established policies and procedures, and proactively report necessary changes to the management team.
• Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams to review laboratory and radiology results, follow up with patients, and respond promptly to patient calls and questions.
• Enforce safety protocols, uphold quality standards, and ensure compliance with legal regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Update knowledge and skills 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, continuing education opportunities, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level