Pediatric Urgent Care APP — Flexible Hours & Impact

PM Pediatrics; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No overnight shifts

On-site X-ray and labs

Job summary

PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network, seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join our team. Roles involve evaluating and treating pediatric patients in urgent care with both in-person and telemedicine options under local clinical leaders.

We offer flexible scheduling (12–36 hours per week, part‑time/full‑time) with no overnight shifts; PM Pediatric Care provides on‑site X‑ray and laboratory services, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment for APPs.

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience is required; Pediatric ER, General Pediatrics, or Urgent Care Experience preferred.
• Active ANCC Board Certification or NCCPA Certification
• Active RN (if applicable) and NP/PA state license for each state where treating patients
• Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies required
• Minimum 2 years of independent pediatric clinical experience as an APP (outside of rotations) or at least 1 year in urgent care or emergency medicine.
• Ability to think critically, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred)
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally

Responsibilities

• Provide expert assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses 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 common urgent care procedures, including but not limited to abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive.
• Obtain and provide preliminary interpretation of radiographs with radiologist over‑reads -- (only in applicable states).
• Oversee daily operations and patient flow for both in‑person and telemedicine visits, with oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
• Ensure efficient operations by adhering to established policies and procedures and proactively report any necessary changes to the management team.
• Collaborate with both on‑site 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.
• Promote a safe, secure, equitable and healthy work environment by enforcing safety protocols, upholding quality standards, and ensuring compliance 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.
• Actively contribute to service recovery efforts by assisting staff and patients with complaints.
• Focus on efficiency metrics to improve in‑person and telemedicine urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.

Skills

Critical thinking

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

EMR experience

Education

Master of Science in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies

ANCC Board Certification or NCCPA Certification

Tools

eCW EMR

Job description

PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network, seeking Advanced Practice Providers to join our team. Roles involve evaluating and treating pediatric patients in urgent care with both in-person and telemedicine options under local clinical leaders.

We offer flexible scheduling (12–36 hours per week, part‑time/full‑time) with no overnight shifts; PM Pediatric Care provides on‑site X‑ray and laboratory services, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment for APPs.