Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider

PM Pediatrics • Glenview, IL

6d • $100,000 - $160,000

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is hiring Advanced Practice Providers with pediatric 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 organization is the country’s largest pediatric urgent care network and provides a convenient alternative to emergency department care for children and young adults. Its clinical environment includes on-site x-ray and laboratory services, support staff, and specialty consultations when necessary. The company offers individualized learning programs that include procedural training and radiology interpretation, as well as a flexible schedule with no overnight shifts. Available roles range from 12 to 36 hours per week, part-time or full-time.

The position involves caring for in-person and telemedicine patients, performing procedures, supporting clinic operations and patient flow, and collaborating with onsite and telemedicine teams. Providers are expected to maintain safe and confidential care, pursue ongoing professional development, support service recovery, and improve efficiency, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.

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.

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 for in-person and telemedicine patients, including pediatric fever, ear/nose/throat infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
• Perform procedures such as abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair using sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive.
• Take radiographs and provide preliminary x-ray interpretations, with official radiology over-reads where applicable; training is provided.
• 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 laboratory and radiology result review, patient follow-up, and timely responses to patient calls and questions.
• Maintain a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures and quality standards and complying with legal regulations.
• Protect confidential patient care information in compliance with HIPAA.
• Keep knowledge and skills current 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 scheduling with roles available from 12 to 36 hours per week.
• No overnight shifts.
• Individualized learning programs, including procedural training and radiology interpretation.
• Continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time