Pediatric Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

PM Pediatrics; Greenbelt (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

PM Pediatric Care is hiring Advanced Practice Providers with pediatric or urgent care experience to assess and treat pediatric patients in urgent care settings, including telemedicine. Under local clinician guidance, APPs perform evaluations, manage injuries and illnesses, and ensure quality care.

You will collaborate with on-site staff and telemedicine teams, oversee patient flow, and participate in continuous training to deliver high-quality, evidence-based pediatric care in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Pediatric experience required; pediatric ER, general pediatrics, or urgent care experience preferred.
• Active RN and NP/PA state license for each state where treating patients.
• ANCC board certification or NCCPA certification required.
• MSN/Doctoral Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies required.
• Minimum 2 years independent pediatric clinical experience as an APP (or 1 year in urgent care/emergency) desired.
• Strong computer skills and EMR experience are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in urgent care.
• Perform common urgent care procedures and interpret radiographs with radiologist input where applicable.
• Oversee patient flow and clinic operations for in-person and telemedicine visits.
• Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams to ensure timely follow-up and tasks completion.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant patient confidentiality and safety standards.

Skills

Pediatric experience

Urgent care experience

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

MSN/Doctoral Nursing

MPA studies

Tools

EMR proficiency

eCW (EMR)

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.SummaryThere’s nothing more rewarding than working alongside colleagues who truly believe in their mission.We're committed to bringing world-class evidence-based pediatric medicine and an exceptional patient experience to the practice of urgent care medicine.PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country. The company was founded by Pediatric Emergency Physicians to provide a top-quality, convenient, and accessible alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. With a foundation of over 50 practice guidelines, CME-accredited lectures, and hands-on workshops, we are academically driven and clinically focused. Our care model mirrors the emergency department experience within a private practice setting, complete with on-site x-ray and laboratory services, specialty consultation support, and a diverse high-acuity case mix. We are proud of our strong community reputation and trusted partnerships with patients and local primary care providers.We offer a supportive work environment with comprehensive individualized learning programs for pediatric advanced practice providers, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, evidence-based approaches to illness/injury, and mentorship. PM Pediatric Care is deeply connected to the communities we serve. We offer flexible scheduling to support work–life balance, with no overnight shifts. A range of roles are available, offering flexible schedules from 12 to 36 hours per week (part-time/full-time).DescriptionPM Pediatric Care is hiring Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) with significant pediatric or urgent care/ER experience to join our team. Under the guidance of the local clinical leaders, APPs are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting.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). All necessary training will be provided.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.QualificationsPM Pediatric Care seeks dynamic people who are motivated, energetic, and passionate about pediatric healthcare and believe in our mission. At PM Pediatric Care, we provide the highest quality of care in a warm, welcoming environment for children and families. Our employees are expected to deliver impeccable patient experience and treat all patients as if they are family.Pediatric experience is required; Pediatric ER, General Pediatrics, or Urgent Care Experience preferred.Active ANCC Board Certification or NCCPA CertificationActive RN (if applicable) and NP/PA state license for each state where treating patientsMaster of Science in Nursing or Doctoral degree in Nursing or Master of Physician Assistant Studies requiredMinimum 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 teamExcellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred)Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverballyCompensation:$65 - $100/hourThe salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Please note that actual salaries/rates may vary within this range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and based on experience and qualifications.EEO StatementPM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.