[Hiring] Per Diem Pediatric Urgent Care Physician @PM Pediatric Care

Role 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.

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.
• Maintain 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

• Dynamic, motivated, energetic, and passionate about pediatric healthcare.
• Ability to critically think, multitask, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred).
• BC/BE in Pediatrics.
• Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience.
• Impeccable customer service skills and treat all patients as if they are family.

Requirements

• Flexibility in work schedule with no overnights.
• Ability to work anywhere from 12-36 hours per week (PT/FT).

Benefits

• Compensation: $115 - $150/hour.
• Salary/rate may vary based on experience and location.

Company Description

PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country, founded and led by pediatric emergency physicians. We provide a top quality, convenient, and accessible alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults.

• Academically driven with >50 practice guidelines.
• CME-accredited lectures/workshops and a national annual conference.
• Supportive work environment with comprehensive individualized learning programs.
• Solid relationship with local communities and outstanding reputation.