Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider - Southern CA

PM 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. 

PM 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 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. 

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