Pediatric Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care

Position Summary We are looking to expand our UC coverage and are looking for experienced APPs (in addition to our physicians) to perform a hybrid of Urgent Care and low acuity ED shifts. Providers are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence‑based treatment to pediatric patients within their scope of practice under the Medical Director's supervision. This position maintains effective working relationships and rapport with patients, families, other physicians, employees, and volunteers. The Urgent Care sites are equipped to perform plain radiographs, and labs include urinalysis, blood sugars, rapid strep tests, rapid flu in the winter months, and COVID testing. In this role you will assess and treat acute injury and illness, perform procedural care—including but not limited to abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive—and focus on efficiency metrics to improve urgent care flow, patient experience, and throughput. Qualifications Pediatric experience Current State of Arizona certification as a Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant or obtained by start date Arizona state license Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and nonverbally Position Duties Conduct comprehensive health history, physical assessments and plans for infants, children and young adults with acute and chronic health conditions. Utilizes advanced assessment skills to manage a cohort of patients. Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic interventions, and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status. Formulates family‑centered plan of care, performs daily documentation as necessary, and collaborates and coordinates care with other team members. Collects data and analyzes when necessary. Performs any needed advanced procedures that are associated with credentialing process DOP. Utilizes the most up‑to‑date and evidence‑based practice for plan of care and can alter the plan according to family needs and patient outcomes. Serves as an educational resource to patients/families, nursing staff, provider team, and other health‑care teams as needed. Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, certifying body renewals, seeking educational offerings when available, and participates in the professional development of others, which may include Advanced Practice Provider students, residents, and medical students. Acts as a preceptor/mentor for those new in the department. Demonstrates commitment to patient safety by bringing up concerns in an appropriate manner, reporting through appropriate channels, and ensuring changes of practice when necessary. Demonstrates shared accountability of safe practice. Performs miscellaneous, job‑related duties as requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr