Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider
$100,000–$180,000 year
On-siteLaurel, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
APPs evaluate and treat pediatric patients in an urgent care setting, including in-person and telemedicine visits. Responsibilities include managing acute injuries and illnesses (e.g., febrile illness, ENT infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, respiratory distress, croup, asthma), performing urgent care procedures (abscess drainage, foreign body removal, laceration repair with sutures/staples/dermal adhesive), obtaining and providing radiograph interpretations with radiologist over-reads (where applicable), overseeing daily operations and patient flow, collaborating with on-site and telemedicine teams, ensuring compliance with policies and HIPAA, and pursuing ongoing training through internal programs and professional organizations. Focus areas include efficiency metrics, antibiotic stewardship, and patient experience, with flexible scheduling for part-time or full-time roles.
Required 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)
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