Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics • Glenview, IL

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About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring pediatric-experienced Advanced Practice Providers to evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting, under the guidance of the Regional Medical Officer. The practice provides urgent care for children and young adults in a private-practice setting, with on-site x-ray and lab services, support staff, and specialty consultations when needed. Care includes in-person and telemedicine services, and the work schedule is flexible with no overnight shifts. Available roles range from 12 to 36 hours per week, part-time or full-time.

PM Pediatric Care describes itself as the country's largest pediatric urgent care network. It emphasizes evidence-based pediatric medicine, an exceptional patient experience, individualized learning programs, procedural training, radiology interpretation, and continuing education. The APP also oversees patient flow and daily office functions, works with onsite and telemedicine teams, supports quality and service recovery, and maintains patient confidentiality and a safe, equitable work environment.

Requirements

• Pediatric 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.
• 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.
• Ability to deliver impeccable customer service and treat patients as family.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric emergency room, pediatric hospitalist, or pediatric urgent care experience is preferred.
• Experience with eCW is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses in in-person and telemedicine patients, including conditions such as febrile illness, ear, nose, and throat infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
• Provide procedural care, including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair using sutures, staples, or dermal adhesive.
• Take radiographs and provide preliminary x-ray interpretations, with official radiology over-reads in applicable states.
• Oversee in-person and telemedicine patient flow and daily office functions, including oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Maintain operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes to the management team.
• Coordinate with onsite 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.
• Follow and enforce safety procedures and quality standards, comply with legal regulations, and help maintain a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment.
• 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 the clinical team and patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed.
• Focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule with no overnight shifts.
• Comprehensive individualized learning programs, including procedural training and radiology interpretation.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time