Per Diem Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics • Mamaroneck, NY

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About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring advanced practice providers 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, providers care for in-person and telemedicine patients and support the practice’s goal of delivering high-quality pediatric medicine and an exceptional patient experience. The organization provides individualized learning programs, procedural training, radiology interpretation training, continuing education, and mentorship. Scheduling is flexible, and there are no overnight shifts.

The care model serves children and young adults in a private-practice setting and includes on-site x-ray and laboratory services, specialty consultation support, and a diverse high-acuity case mix. This per diem position includes clinical care as well as oversight of daily operations and patient flow during 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 an electronic medical record system.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and nonverbally.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric emergency room, general pediatrics, or urgent care experience is preferred.
• eCW experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses in pediatric patients, both in person and through telemedicine.
• Manage conditions including febrile infants and children, ear, nose, and throat infections, pediatric 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 and provide preliminary interpretations of radiographs, with radiologist over-reads where applicable.
• Oversee daily operations and patient flow for in-person and telemedicine visits, including oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Follow established policies and procedures, promote efficient operations, and proactively report necessary changes to the management team.
• Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including reviewing laboratory 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 complying with legal regulations.
• Protect confidential patient information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Maintain and update professional knowledge and skills through internal training, continuing education, professional publications, and 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