Pediatric Urgent Care Physician Assistant

PM Pediatrics • Rockville, MD

2d • 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. They offer on-site x-ray and laboratory services, specialty consultation support, and a diverse high-acuity case mix. PM Pediatric Care provides 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.

Requirements

• 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
• 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

• Significant pediatric or urgent care/ER experience
• Pediatric ER, General Pediatrics, or Urgent Care Experience preferred
• eCW experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses for both in-person and telemedicine patients.
• Perform common urgent care procedures, including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair.
• Obtain and provide preliminary interpretation of radiographs with radiologist over-reads (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.
• 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, continuing education, 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.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• No overnight shifts
• Comprehensive individualized learning programs for pediatric advanced practice providers, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, evidence-based approaches to illness/injury, and mentorship.

What This Job Offers

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