Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider - Evening & Weekend Coverage
PM Pediatric Care
Summary
PM Pediatric Care is seeking Advanced Practice Providers for Part-Time or Full-Time evening and weekend coverage across our Rockville Centre, Bellerose, Forest Hills, and Syosset locations.
Job description
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.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of provider experience in an Urgent Care or Emergency Department setting
- Pediatric experience is required
- 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
Benefits
- Procedural training
- Radiology interpretation training
- Mentorship
- Individualized learning programs
- Flexible scheduling
- No overnight shifts
Company overview
PM Pediatric Care is the nation's largest provider of pediatric urgent care services, specializing in comprehensive medical care for children and young adults aged 0-26. Founded in 2005 by Dr. Jeffrey Schor and Steven Katz, the company has revolutionized pediatric healthcare delivery by offering convenient, high-quality alternatives to emergency department visits. With a coast-to-coast network of physical locations complemented by telemedicine services, PM Pediatric Care has treated over 4 million patients across nearly every state in the country. The organization provides a full spectrum of pediatric services including urgent care for injuries and illnesses, behavioral health services, maternal mental health programs, and school-based healthcare partnerships. As a thought leader in pediatric urgent care medicine, PM Pediatric Care operates the first pediatric urgent care fellowship program and hosts the national Pediatric Urgent Care Conference. The company employs 501-1,000 healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering evidence-based medicine in child-friendly environments while maintaining strong connections with primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.