Physician / Urgent Care / Maryland / Locum Tenens / Pediatric UrgentCareAdvanced
PM Pediatrics, Laurel, MD, United States
Overview
PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country, founded by Pediatric Emergency Physicians to offer a convenient, high‑quality alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. With a foundation of more than 50 practice guidelines, CME‑accredited lectures, and hands‑on workshops, we are academically driven and clinically focused. Our care model mirrors an 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 provide a supportive work environment with individualized learning programs for pediatric advanced practice providers, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, evidence‑based approaches to illness and injury, and mentorship. Flexible scheduling supports work‑life balance, offering part‑time or full‑time positions ranging from 12 to 36 hours per week with no overnight shifts.
Description
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 Regional Medical Officer, APPs are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence‑based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting.
Job Responsibilities
Provide expert assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses for both in‑person and telemedicine patients, including management of febrile infants/children, ear
ose/throat infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
Perform common urgent care procedures such as 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 (where applicable). All necessary training will be provided.
Oversee daily operations and patient flow for both in‑person and telemedicine visits, managing other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
Ensure efficient operations by adhering to established policies and procedures and proactively reporting necessary changes to the management team.
Collaborate with on‑site and telemedicine teams to assure completion of daily tasks, including 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 an 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.
Qualifications
Pediatric experience 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.
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.
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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PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country, founded by Pediatric Emergency Physicians to offer a convenient, high‑quality alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. With a foundation of more than 50 practice guidelines, CME‑accredited lectures, and hands‑on workshops, we are academically driven and clinically focused. Our care model mirrors an 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 provide a supportive work environment with individualized learning programs for pediatric advanced practice providers, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, evidence‑based approaches to illness and injury, and mentorship. Flexible scheduling supports work‑life balance, offering part‑time or full‑time positions ranging from 12 to 36 hours per week with no overnight shifts.
Description
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 Regional Medical Officer, APPs are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence‑based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting.
Job Responsibilities
Provide expert assessment and treatment of acute injuries and illnesses for both in‑person and telemedicine patients, including management of febrile infants/children, ear
ose/throat infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma.
Perform common urgent care procedures such as 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 (where applicable). All necessary training will be provided.
Oversee daily operations and patient flow for both in‑person and telemedicine visits, managing other providers, staff, and trainees on shift.
Ensure efficient operations by adhering to established policies and procedures and proactively reporting necessary changes to the management team.
Collaborate with on‑site and telemedicine teams to assure completion of daily tasks, including 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 an 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.
Qualifications
Pediatric experience 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.
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.
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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