Pediatric Urgent Care PA

PM Pediatric Care

. Evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesJunior💰 $100,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pediatric urgent care, including assessment and treatment of acute conditions, procedural skills, and effective communication in both in-person and telemedicine settings. Maintains compliance with safety protocols and legal standards while overseeing patient care and staff operations.

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Pediatric Urgent Care ExperienceANCC Board CertificationNCCPA CertificationMaster of Science in NursingEMR Experience

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Hard Skills

Evidence-Based TreatmentAcute Injury AssessmentUrgent Care ProceduresRadiograph InterpretationPatient Flow ManagementAntibiotic StewardshipClinical ExperienceProcedural AnxiolysisLaceration RepairForeign Body Removal

Soft Skills

Critical ThinkingMultitaskingTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Telemedicine PlatformsEMR SystemsECW

Certifications & Qualifications

Active RN LicenseActive NP/PA State License

Industry Keywords

Pediatric CareUrgent CareEmergency MedicineHIPAA ComplianceQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate and provide evidence-based treatment to pediatric patients in an urgent care setting
Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses for in-person and telemedicine patients
Manage febrile infants/children, ENT infections, pediatric abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, procedural anxiolysis, respiratory distress, croup, and asthma
Perform urgent care procedures including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, and dermal adhesive
Obtain and provide preliminary radiograph interpretations with radiologist over-reads where applicable
Oversee daily operations and patient flow for in-person and telemedicine visits
Provide oversight of other providers, staff, and trainees on shift
Follow established policies and procedures and report necessary changes to management
Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams on lab and radiology result review, patient follow-up, and patient questions
Enforce safety protocols, quality standards, and legal compliance
Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA
Update knowledge and skills through training, continuing education, publications, and professional organizations
Contribute to service recovery efforts involving staff and patient complaints
Improve urgent care flow, antibiotic stewardship, efficiency metrics, and patient experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant pediatric or urgent care/ER experience
Pediatric experience required; Pediatric ER, General Pediatrics, or Urgent Care experience preferred
Active ANCC Board Certification or NCCPA Certification
Active RN license, if applicable
Active NP/PA state license for each state where treating patients
Master of Science in Nursing, 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
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive individualized learning programs for pediatric advanced practice providers
Procedural training
Radiology interpretation training
Evidence-based illness/injury training
Mentorship
Flexible scheduling to support work–life balance
No overnight shifts
Flexible schedules from 12 to 36 hours per week
Continuing education opportunities
Internal training program
Professional publications and participation in professional organizations