Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine

Phoenix Children's, Provider Recruitment; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking experienced Advanced Practice Providers to join their team in expanding Urgent Care coverage. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, providing essential care to pediatric patients. The position involves assessing and treating acute injuries, performing procedures, and collaborating with a dedicated medical team. With a mission to advance hope and healing for children and families, this organization fosters a culture of innovation and exceptional care. If you are passionate about making a difference in pediatric healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses in pediatric patients.
• Maintain effective relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Effective verbal communication

Effective non-verbal communication

Education

Nurse Practitioner certification

Physician Assistant certification

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification

Tools

Plain radiographs

Laboratory testing equipment

Job description

Phoenix Children's Hospital, established in 2002, has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20+ years. The Emergency Department at the main campus handles over 90,000 pediatric patients annually and is the only free-standing Level One Pediatric Trauma Center in the state. Located in Maricopa County, one of the fastest-growing regions in the United States, we have expanded our division, facilities, and training programs, including fellowships in Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Urgent Care.

We are seeking to expand our Urgent Care coverage by hiring experienced Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who are interested in working solely in Urgent Care or in a hybrid role combining Urgent Care and low-acuity Emergency Department shifts. Our current schedule includes staffing five Urgent Care centers from 5 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends. Providers evaluate and treat pediatric patients within their scope of practice under the supervision of the Medical Director.

Responsibilities include maintaining effective relationships with patients, families, colleagues, and volunteers. Our Urgent Care centers are equipped to perform plain radiographs, and labs include urinalysis, blood glucose testing, rapid strep, and rapid flu tests during winter months. COVID testing is available, but rapid tests are not at this time.

The role involves assessing and treating acute injuries and illnesses, performing procedures such as abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, or dermal adhesives. The focus is on improving flow, patient experience, and throughput through efficiency metrics.

Qualifications include:

• Pediatric experience
• Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, or eligibility by start date
• Arizona state license
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills

This position collaborates with attending physicians and operates within the scope of practice to deliver excellent clinical care, playing a vital role in the patient and family medical team. The provider may practice in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing, and the best healthcare for children and their families.

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research, and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering comprehensive care across ages, communities, and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, treatments, tools, and technologies
• Advancing education and training to develop future clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• Placing children and families at the center of all we do
• Delivering exceptional care daily and in every way
• Collaborating with colleagues, partners, and communities to amplify impact
• Setting standards for pediatric healthcare today and innovating for the future
• Ensuring high-quality, accessible, and affordable care

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV with a cover letter. References may be requested.

Contact: Chastity Jensen
APP Talent Acquisition Partner
Phoenix Children's
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