Pediatric Urgent Care Physician/PEM

PM Pediatric Care•Yonkers, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country, founded and led by pediatric emergency physicians. Their mission is to provide top-quality, convenient, and accessible evidence-based pediatric medicine and an exceptional patient experience as an alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. The company is academically driven, offering over 50 practice guidelines, CME-accredited lectures/workshops, a national annual conference, and a wealth of available data for research and clinical analytics. They provide a supportive work environment with comprehensive individualized learning programs, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, and an evidence-based approach to illness/injury. PM Pediatric Care facilities are set up like an ED but in a private practice setting, equipped with on-site x-ray and lab services, strong support staff, and access to specialty consultations (e.g., plastic surgery, orthopedics). They handle high acuity with a diverse case mix and maintain an outstanding reputation within local communities with both patients and primary care providers. The company is actively expanding and seeking pediatricians to join their vibrant team, which includes over 70 PEM providers. Physicians will evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric and young adult urgent care patients in both in-person and telemedicine settings, under the guidance of the Regional Medical Officer.

Requirements

Ability to critically think, multitask, and work as part of a team
Excellent computer skills
BC/BE in Pediatrics
Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience

Nice To Haves

eCW experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assess and treat acute injury and illness 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 procedural care including but not limited to abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive.
Take radiographs and provide preliminary interpretation of x-rays with official radiology over-reads (only in applicable states).
Oversee in-person and telemedicine patient flow and daily functions of the office along with oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
Maintain operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to the management team.
Work in conjunction with the onsite 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.
Maintains safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures, quality standards, and complying 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 our internal training program, continuing education opportunities, 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 in-person and telemedicine urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.