Pediatric Urgent Care NP/PA: Fast-Paced Impact

Care for Kids; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Professional Development Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free in-clinic and telemedicine visits

Corporate Discount Program

BLS and PALS renewal courses

Job summary

Care for Kids is hiring a Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced clinic network in Texas. You will evaluate and treat acute pediatric illnesses, perform urgent care procedures, and coordinate care across regional locations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of NP/PA experience, current Texas licensure, BLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and travel between clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• Current, valid Texas RN/APRN licensure.
• Active national certification as a PNP or FNP OR Texas PA license with NCCPA.
• Minimum 2 years of experience practicing as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• PALS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat acute pediatric illnesses and injuries.
• Perform comprehensive, age-appropriate assessments in a fast-paced urgent care environment.
• Order and interpret diagnostic testing and imaging.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute conditions.
• Perform urgent care procedures (laceration repair, initial fracture management, splinting, nursemaid's elbow reductions).
• Identify higher-acuity conditions and determine referral or escalation.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and follow-up.
• Document accurately in the EHR and coordinate care with the team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Diagnostic reasoning

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Texas RN/APRN license

PNP or FNP certification OR Texas PA license with NCCPA

Job description

Care for Kids is hiring a Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced clinic network in Texas. You will evaluate and treat acute pediatric illnesses, perform urgent care procedures, and coordinate care across regional locations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of NP/PA experience, current Texas licensure, BLS, and PALS within 90 days of hire. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, and travel between clinics may be required.