Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

ACEP Now; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children’s is expanding its elite team of physicians to lead three Pediatric Emergency Departments and four Urgent Care centers across the Phoenix area. As a Pediatrician, you will balance clinical autonomy with the resources of a premier healthcare system, with opportunities for UrgentCare-only tracks or hybrid roles that combine urgent care with lower-acuity emergency shifts.

We seek Board Certified or Board Eligible Pediatrics or Family Medicine specialists with PALS certification, an

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics or Family Medicine.
• Current Arizona Medical License (or eligible to obtain).
• PALS Certification.
• A passion for clinical efficiency and superior patient experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses in urgent care and ED settings.
• Manage patient throughput and foster collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead high-quality patient care with autonomy and data-driven decision making.

Skills

PALS Certification

UrgentCare experience

Hybrid practice

Education

Board Certification in Pediatrics or Family Medicine

Job description

Define the Future of Pediatric AcuteCareat Phoenix Children’s

Are you a Pediatrician looking to balance clinical autonomy with the resources of a premier healthcare system? JoinPhoenix Children’s, home to the state’s only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center. As Maricopa County continues its explosive growth, we are expanding our elite team ofphysicians to lead our three PediatricEmergencyDepartments and fourUrgentCarecenters.

ThePhysicianAdvantage at Phoenix Children’s:

• Academic & ClinicalDepth:We don’t just practice medicine; we teach it. With fellowships in bothPediatricEmergencyMedicine and PediatricUrgentCare, you’ll be part of a robust training environment that stays at the cutting edge of evidence-based treatment.
• Versatile Practice Models:Design acareer that fits your clinical interest. We offerUrgentCare-onlytracksorHybridroles that combine the fast-pacedUrgentCareenvironment with lower-acuityEmergencyDepartmentshifts.
• Clinical Autonomy with Full Support:Lead yourcareteam with confidence. OurUrgentCaresites are equipped with point-of-carelabs and plain radiographsinterpreted by pediatric radiologists, ensuring you have the data you need for precise diagnosis.
• Procedural Mastery:Maintain and sharpen your procedural skillset, including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and complex laceration repair.

Your Role in Our Growth:

As aPhysicianin our division, you will assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses, manage patient throughput, and foster strong collaborative relationships with our multidisciplinary staff and patient families.

Schedule & Facilities:

• UrgentCareCoverage:5 PM–Midnight (M-F) and 10 AM–8 PM (Weekends).
• EmergencyDepartment:Variable shifts (Days/Evenings/Overnights) for hybrid roles.
• Location:Multiple locations across the Phoenix Metro area, one of the most vibrant and fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S.

Qualifications:

• Board CertifiedorBoard Eligible inPediatricsorFamily Medicine.
• Current Arizona Medical License (oreligible to obtain).
• PALS Certification.
• A passion for clinical efficiency and superior patient experience.