Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics • Apopka, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) 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 the Regional Medical Officer. The role serves both in-person and telemedicine patients and includes clinical care, procedures, preliminary radiograph interpretation where applicable, and oversight of daily operations and patient flow.

PM Pediatric Care is the country’s largest pediatric urgent care network. Founded by Pediatric Emergency Physicians, it offers a convenient alternative to emergency departments, supported by practice guidelines, CME-accredited lectures, hands-on workshops, 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, evidence-based clinical education, and mentorship. Flexible schedules are available from 12 to 36 hours per week, with no overnight shifts. The position requires work at the Apopka, Winter Garden, and Waterford offices.

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 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 verbally and nonverbally.
• Must be able to work at the Apopka, Winter Garden, and Waterford offices.
• Motivation, energy, and passion for pediatric healthcare, with commitment to the organization’s mission and delivering a high-quality patient experience.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric emergency room, general pediatrics, or urgent care experience is preferred.
• Experience with eCW electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based treatment for acute pediatric injuries and illnesses in person and via telemedicine.
• Manage conditions including febrile infants and children, ear/nose/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, and dermal adhesive.
• Obtain and provide preliminary interpretation of radiographs, with radiologist over-reads where applicable; training is provided.
• 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, support efficient operations, and proactively report necessary changes to the management team.
• Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including laboratory and radiology result review, patient follow-up, and timely responses to patient calls and questions.
• Promote a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by enforcing safety protocols, upholding quality standards, and ensuring legal compliance.
• Protect confidential patient-care information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills through internal training, continuing education, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations.
• Assist staff and patients with complaints and contribute to 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, evidence-based clinical education, and mentorship

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time