Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider - Winter Garden, FL (Per-Diem)

PM Pediatrics•Winter Garden, FL

3d•$65 - $100•Hybrid

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country, founded by Pediatric Emergency Physicians to offer a high-quality, convenient, and accessible alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. The company is academically driven and clinically focused, with a care model that mirrors the emergency department experience in a private practice setting, including on-site x-ray and laboratory services, specialty consultation support, and a diverse high-acuity case mix. They pride themselves on a strong community reputation and trusted partnerships. PM Pediatric Care offers a supportive work environment with comprehensive individualized learning programs for pediatric advanced practice providers, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, evidence-based approaches to illness/injury, and mentorship. They are deeply connected to the communities they serve and offer flexible scheduling with no overnight shifts, with roles available from 12 to 36 hours per week (part-time/full-time). PM Pediatric Care is seeking Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with significant pediatric or urgent care/ER experience to join their team. Under local clinical leaders, APPs will evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting.

Requirements

Pediatric experience is required
Active ANCC Board Certification or NCCPA Certification
Active RN (if applicable) and NP/PA state license for each state where treating patients
Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies required
Minimum 2 years of independent pediatric clinical experience as an APP (outside of rotations) or at least 1 year 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 EMR (eCW experience preferred)
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally

Nice To Haves

Pediatric ER, General Pediatrics, or Urgent Care Experience preferred

Responsibilities

Provide expert assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses for both in-person and telemedicine patients, including but not limited to the management of the febrile infant/child, ear/nose/throat infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
Perform common urgent care procedures, including but not limited to abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive.
Obtain and provide preliminary interpretation of radiographs with radiologist over-reads -- (only in applicable states).
Oversee daily operations and patient flow for both in-person and telemedicine visits, with oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
Ensure efficient operations by adhering to established policies and procedures and proactively report any necessary changes to the management team.
Collaborate with both on-site and telemedicine teams to assure completion of daily tasks, including but not limited to lab 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 compliance with legal regulations.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Update knowledge and skills through internal training programs, continuing education opportunities, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations.
Actively contribute to service recovery efforts by assisting staff and patients with complaints.
Focus on efficiency metrics to improve in-person and telemedicine urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.