Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider - Bayside, NY

Summary

There’s nothing more fulfilling than working with likeminded people who truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! 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, founded and led by pediatric emergency physicians with a mission to provide a top quality, convenient and accessible alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults.

We are academically driven with >50 practice guidelines, CME-accredited lectures/workshops, a national annual conference, and data for research and clinical analytics. We offer a supportive work environment with comprehensive individualized learning programs for pediatricians with any background, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, and an evidence-based approach to illness/injury. PM Pediatric Care is set up like an ED but in a private practice setting with on-site x-ray and lab services, great support staff, specialty consultations when necessary (e.g., plastic surgery, orthopedics), and high acuity with a diverse case mix.

The work schedule is flexible with no overnights. A variety of roles are available where you can work anywhere from 12-36 hours per week (PT/FT).

Description

PM Pediatric Care is actively expanding and looking for pediatricians to join our vibrant team, which includes over 70 PEM providers. Under the guidance of the Regional Medical Officer, physicians are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence-based treatment to pediatric and young adult urgent care patients in both in-person and telemedicine settings.

• Assess and treat acute injury and illness for both in-person and telemedicine patients; including 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 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). 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; report needed changes to the management team.
• Collaborate with onsite and telemedicine teams to ensure completion of daily tasks including lab and radiology result review, patient follow-up, and timely responses to patient calls and questions. Maintain a 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 internal training, 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.

PM Pediatrics looks for people who are motivated, energetic, and passionate about pediatric healthcare and believe in our mission. At PM Pediatrics, we provide the highest quality of care in a warm child-friendly environment. Our employees are expected to deliver impeccable customer service and treat all patients as if they are family.

• Ability to critically think, multitask, and work as part of a team
• Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred)
• BC/BE in Pediatrics
• Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience

$90,000 - $140,000

The salary/rate range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary/rate for this role. Actual salaries/rates may vary within this range based on experience and location. Compensation is reviewed for each individual based on experience and qualifications.

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.