Pediatric Urgent Care Physician

PM Pediatrics • Richardson, TX

3d

About The Position

PM Pediatric Care is seeking pediatricians to join its team of more than 70 pediatric emergency medicine providers. The organization provides evidence-based pediatric and young adult urgent care as a convenient alternative to the emergency department, in both in-person and telemedicine settings. Its urgent care practices offer on-site X-ray and laboratory services, supportive staff, specialty consultations when needed, and a diverse case mix. Physicians receive individualized learning support, including procedural training and radiology interpretation. The work schedule is flexible, offers no overnight shifts, and allows roles ranging from 12 to 36 hours per week, part-time or full-time.

Under the guidance of the Regional Medical Officer, physicians evaluate and treat pediatric and young adult urgent care patients, oversee patient flow and daily office functions, and work with onsite and telemedicine teams to complete clinical and operational tasks. They maintain a safe, equitable, and healthy environment, protect confidential patient information, pursue ongoing learning, support service recovery, and contribute to efficient patient flow, antibiotic stewardship, and a positive patient experience.

Requirements

• Board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics.
• Ability to think critically, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with an electronic medical record system.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with eClinicalWorks (eCW) preferred.
• Urgent care or emergency department experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses for in-person and telemedicine patients, including febrile infants and children, ear, nose, and throat infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
• Perform procedures 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 where applicable. Training is provided.
• Oversee in-person and telemedicine patient flow and daily office functions, including other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Maintain operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes to the management team.
• Work 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 patient confidence and confidential patient 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 in-person and telemedicine urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed