Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider
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 pediatric patients in an urgent care setting, under the guidance of local clinical leaders. The role serves in-person and telemedicine patients and includes assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses, urgent care procedures, preliminary radiograph interpretation where applicable, and oversight of daily operations and patient flow. PM Pediatric Care is a pediatric urgent care network founded by Pediatric Emergency Physicians. Its model combines evidence-based pediatric medicine with an emergency-department-like experience in a private practice setting, including on-site x-ray and laboratory services, specialty consultation support, and a diverse, high-acuity case mix. The organization provides individualized learning programs, procedural training, radiology interpretation training, continuing education, and mentorship. Schedules are flexible, range from 12 to 36 hours per week, and do not include overnight shifts; both part-time and full-time roles are available.
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, a doctoral degree in Nursing, or a 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 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 an electronic medical record system.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally.
- Passion for pediatric healthcare and commitment to providing a welcoming environment and an excellent patient experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pediatric emergency medicine, general pediatrics, or urgent care.
- Experience with eCW electronic medical records.
Responsibilities
- Assess and provide evidence-based treatment for acute injuries and illnesses for in-person and telemedicine patients, including conditions such as fever, ENT 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 radiographs and provide preliminary interpretations with radiologist over-reads, in applicable states.
- 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, and proactively report operational changes needed to the management team.
- Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including reviewing lab and radiology results, following up with patients, and responding promptly to patient calls and questions.
- Promote a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by enforcing safety protocols, upholding quality standards, and ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
- Protect confidential patient care information in compliance with HIPAA.
- Maintain and 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
