Physician Urgent Care

Nemours Children's Health•Glen Mills, PA

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About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking an Urgent Care Physician for our newly expanding Urgent Care Network in Glenn Mills, Pennsylvania! As one of the nation’s leading pediatric healthcare systems, Nemours is committed to providing all children with their best chance to grow up healthy. We offer integrated, family-centered care to more than 280,000 children each year in our pediatric hospitals, specialty clinics and primary care practices in Delaware, Florida, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. We’re looking for talented, passionate people to join us on the journey to better health for children. As one of the nation’s largest pediatric health systems, we offer an open collaborative environment, great benefits and the opportunity for you to make a difference. This position will require the provider to work weekend days and weekday nights. #LI-KN1 Nemours Children’s Health is an internationally recognized children’s health system. With more than 1.7 million patient encounters annually, we provide medical care in five states through two freestanding state-of-the-art children’s hospitals — Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware and Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida. Our pediatric network includes 80 primary-urgent-and specialty care practices and more than 40 hospitalists serving 19 affiliated hospitals. We generate annual revenues of more than $1.7 billion derived from patient services, contributions from the Alfred I. DuPont Trust, as well as other income. As one of the nation's premier pediatric health systems, we’re on a journey to discover better ways of approaching children’s health. Putting as much focus on prevention as cures and working hand in hand with the community to make every child’s world a place to thrive. It’s a journey that extends beyond our nationally recognized clinical treatment to an entire integrated spectrum of research, advocacy, education, and prevention, leading to the healthiest generations of children ever. Inclusion and belonging guide our growth and strategy. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment. All of our associates are expected to ensure that these philosophies are embedded in their day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families. To learn more about Nemours Children’s and how we go well beyond medicine, visit us at www.nemours.org. At Nemours Children’s, our providers and associates work together across specialties, clinics and hospitals, to give children care that's among the safest, most caring and compassionate. As part of a pediatric health system with both clinical and academic partnerships, we are 100% focused on ensuring a healthier future for children. We strive for excellent outcomes across all of our medical and surgical specialties - and we measure these outcomes in order to provide consistent, top-rated care. We aspire to build a workforce of providers that support the needs of the communities we serve and create a sense of belonging for our patients and families. Nemours Children’s is committed to equal opportunity in welcoming candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Any preference or exclusion based on a protected characteristic is strictly prohibited. To learn more, click here. Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, a 220-bed facility located in Wilmington, serves as a Level IV NICU and the only Pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center in the state. For more than 80 years, its world-renowned care, education and research capabilities have healed hundreds of thousands of children and provided training for thousands of pediatric specialists across the U.S. In 2023–24, U.S. News & World Report ranked the hospital in five pediatric specialties: cancer, cardiology and heart surgery, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology and GI surgery and orthopedics. The hospital is a Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, verified by the American College of Surgeons. This recognition highlights the center's improved surgical quality, reduced complications, lower costs and saved lives. Our nursing program has earned Magnet status for the third time from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®, demonstrating excellence in health care. We collaborate closely with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, providing pediatric specialty care for newborns and in the emergency department, and collaborating closely on research and care for complex conditions. Wilmington, Delaware Living in Wilmington, Delaware offers a blend of urban convenience and suburban charm. The city is known for its vibrant cultural scene, historic landmarks and proximity to major East Coast cities like Philadelphia and Baltimore. Residents enjoy a variety of dining options, shopping districts and outdoor recreational opportunities along the Brandywine River. Wilmington is also a hub for business and employment.

Requirements

MD or DO
Two to Three years of experience, preferably in a Pediatric Urgent Care or Pediatric Emergency Department setting.
Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics or Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
Current unrestricted Pennsylvania/Delaware licensure and DEA (PA, DE).

Responsibilities

Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
Obtain, compile and record patient medical data, including health history, progress notes and results of physical examination.
Interpret diagnostic test results for deviations from normal.
Perform therapeutic procedures, such as injections, suturing and wound care, fracture splinting, and incision and drainage, removal of foreign objects, among other procedures.
Make provisional diagnoses and decisions about management and treatment of patients.
Prescribe therapy or medication.
Instruct and counsel patients about prescribed therapeutic regimens and health maintenance.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
Wellness program
CME days and dollars
403(b) with employer match
Licensure and dues allowance after hire
Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

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