Overview
PM Pediatric Care is hiring Advanced Practice Providers with pediatric experience to join our team. Under the guidance of the Regional Medical Officer, APPs are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting.
Job Responsibilities
* Assess and treat acute injury and illness 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 procedural care including but not limited to abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive.
* Take radiographs and provide preliminary interpretation of x-rays with official radiology over-reads (only in applicable states). All necessary training will be provided.
* Oversee in-person and telemedicine patient flow and daily functions of the office along with oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
* Maintain operations by following policies and procedures;
reporting needed changes to the management team.
* Work in conjunction with the onsite 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. Maintains safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures, quality standards, and complying 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.
* Assist the clinical team and patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed
* Focus on efficiency metrics to improve in-person and telemedicine urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience.
Qualifications
* Ability to critically think, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred)
* Pediatric experience is required;
Pediatric ER, PediatricHospitalist, or Pediatrics Urgent Care Experience preferred
* Active ANCC Board 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
* Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally
EEO Statement
PM 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.
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