Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics • New York, NY

4d • $70 - $100

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 includes evaluating and treating both in-person and telemedicine patients, performing common urgent care procedures, and overseeing daily operations and patient flow. The organization provides individualized learning programs, procedural training, radiology interpretation training, evidence-based clinical education, and mentorship. This is a per diem winter incentive opportunity, with the possibility of transitioning in spring to picking up shifts based on availability while continuing to meet per diem requirements. Scheduling is flexible, with no overnight shifts; the description also notes schedules ranging from 12 to 36 hours per week for available roles.

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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses in pediatric in-person and telemedicine patients, including conditions such as febrile illness, 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 other 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 laboratory and radiology results, 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 complying with legal regulations.
• Protect patient confidence and confidential care information 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 for in-person and telemedicine care.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level