Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

PM Pediatric Care • Timonium, MD

1d • $105,000 - $170,000

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 local clinical leaders. Providers care for in-person and telemedicine patients, oversee daily operations and patient flow, and work with on-site and telemedicine teams to coordinate clinical tasks and patient follow-up. The practice offers individualized learning programs, procedural training, radiology interpretation training, continuing education, and mentorship. Scheduling is flexible, with roles available from 12 to 36 hours per week and no overnight shifts. The position's listed compensation range is $105,000–$170,000; actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and location.

Requirements

• Pediatric clinical experience.
• Active ANCC board certification or NCCPA certification.
• Active RN license, if applicable, and NP or PA state licensure 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 an electronic medical record (EMR).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and nonverbally.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide evidence-based treatment for acute pediatric injuries and illnesses in person and via telemedicine, 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 and provide preliminary interpretations of radiographs with radiologist over-reads in applicable states.
• Oversee daily operations and patient flow for in-person and telemedicine visits, including oversight of providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Follow established policies and procedures, support efficient operations, and proactively report necessary changes to the management team.
• Coordinate with on-site and telemedicine teams to complete daily tasks, including 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.
• Protect confidential patient care information in compliance with HIPAA.
• 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 as part of 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.
• Individualized learning programs, procedural training, continuing education opportunities, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level