Pediatric Urgent Care NP/PA - Independent UCC Clinician

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Fort Worth Urgent Care Center. The APP will assess patients, diagnose, and implement treatment plans under approved protocols.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with APRN or PA-C certification and have pediatric experience. This full-time role offers collaborative practice, varied shifts, and opportunities to coordinate referrals and transports within a leading pediatric health system.

Qualifications

• APRN with Master’s degree and valid APRN license in Texas, plus Family or Pediatric NP certification.
• PA candidates must hold a Master’s in PA Studies and be certified as a PA-C, with Texas licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric nursing experience or related specialized area strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform autonomous patient assessments and form diagnoses in Urgent Care Center.
• Prescribe modalities and coordinate treatment plans, including referrals and transport when needed.
• Collaborate with physicians to deliver evidence-based care under UCC protocols.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous decision-making

Collaborative teamwork

Urgent care experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (APRN)

Family or Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certification

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Texas licensure (RN/APRN/PA)

Job description

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join the Fort Worth Urgent Care Center. The APP will assess patients, diagnose, and implement treatment plans under approved protocols.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree with APRN or PA-C certification and have pediatric experience. This full-time role offers collaborative practice, varied shifts, and opportunities to coordinate referrals and transports within a leading pediatric health system.