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Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant; App - Peds Urgent Care

Job in Puyallup, Pierce County, Washington, 98373, USA
Listing for: MultiCare Health System
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-20
Job specializations:
  • Nursing
    Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (App) - Peds Urgent Care
Join a team that shares your calling

At Multi Care, you're more than a job title - you're part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You'll have the support, resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license, collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you, in a community that supports your life beyond work.

* Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water, mountain, and forest views at every turn
* FTE: .9

Shift: Varies

Schedule:

3x12hr shifts per week

* Minimum of two years' experience as a Ped's Urgent Care /Ped's ED provider preferred
* * Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation

* Substantial benefits including medical, dental, annual leave, CME, retirement, and malpractice insurance

* Generous time off to support work/life balance

* Career growth options with leadership opportunities

* Research opportunities with the Multi Care Institute for Research & Innovation

* Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching

* Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group

* Dedicated medical assistant per provider

* Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency

Contact Gabe Carrillo at Gabr
0605 for more information. #LI-GC1

Position Summary

The Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers timely, compassionate care to children with acute medical needs in a walk-in or extended-hours clinical setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams, the APP performs assessments, procedures, and treatment planning for a wide range of pediatric conditions-ensuring access to quality care beyond traditional primary care hours.

Responsibilities
• Independently evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with non-emergent illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other urgent concerns
• Perform clinical procedures appropriate to training and scope, such as wound care, splinting, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and rapid testing
• Order and interpret diagnostics, including point-of-care labs and radiology, to guide clinical decisions
• Prescribe medications, treatments, and referrals per Washington State guidelines for independent APPs
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and warning signs
• Document clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Lead care coordination, including appropriate disposition planning and referrals to primary care or specialists
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, imaging staff, and front-desk personnel to support patient flow and care quality-without requiring supervisory oversight
• Engage in peer collaboration, clinical meetings, and case discussions that enhance practice quality, safety, and teamwork.
• Support institutional performance goals, including efforts related to population health, equity, quality measures, and safety protocols.
• Participate in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives, contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and experience.
• Maintains license and appropriate continuing education.
• Adheres to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance Requirements
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current Washington State licensure as an ARNP (NP) or PA-C with full prescriptive authority
• National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or PA-C
• Clinical experience in pediatric urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine preferred
• BLS certification
• Excellent autonomy, decision-making, and patient-centered communication skills

Why Multi Care?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Leadership development, mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a…
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