Pediatric Urgent Care Physician/PEM - North Brunswick, New Jersey - (Full-Time/Part-Time)
PM Pediatric Care
Application
Details
Posted: 08-Nov-24
Location: North Brunswick, New Jersey
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Emergency Medicine
Pediatrics, General
Physicians/Surgeons
Urgent Care
Specialty:
Urgent Care
Internal Number: 3-7
There’s nothing more fulfilling than working with likeminded people who truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing world class evidence based pediatric medicine and an exceptional patient experience to the practice of urgent care medicine.
PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country. The company was founded and is still led by pediatric emergency physicians with a mission to provide a top quality, convenient and accessible alternative to the emergency department for children and young adults. We are academically driven with >50 practice guidelines, CME-accredited lectures/workshops, a national annual conference, and a wealth of available data for research and clinical analytics. We offer a supportive work environment with comprehensive individualized learning programs for pediatricians with any background, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, and evidence-based approach to illness/injury. PM Pediatric Care is set up like an ED but in a private practice setting with x-ray and lab services on site, great support staff, specialty consultations when necessary (i.e., plastic surgery, orthopedics), and high acuity with a diverse case mix. PM Pediatric Care also enjoys a solid relationship with the local communities, maintaining an outstanding reputation with both patients and their primary care providers. The work schedule is flexible with no overnights! A variety of roles are available where you can choose to work anywhere from 12-36 hours per week (PT/FT).
Job 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.? Maintains 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
PM Pediatrics looks for people who are motivated, energetic, and passionate about pediatric healthcare and believe in our mission. At PM Pediatrics, we provide the highest quality of care in a warm child-friendly environment. Our employees are expected to deliver impeccable customer service and treat all patients as if they are family.
Ability to critically think, multitask, and work as part of a team
Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred)
Established in 2005, PM Pediatrics is the nation's largest provider of specialized pediatric urgent care, with 45 locations nationwide and over 2,000,000 visits to date. Each location is staffed by pediatric emergency specialists trained in treating newborn through college-age patients for a broad array of illnesses and injuries including asthma, fever, infections, dehydration, fractures, wounds requiring stitches and more. The company's mission is to provide outstanding clinical care with a focus on minimizing pain and unnecessary tests in a unique office environment tailored for pediatric patients. PM Pediatrics accepts most types of insurance and features short wait times and convenient hours, 365 days a year. The company is proud to be an nine-time honoree to Inc. magazine's 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. For more information about PM Pediatrics and a list of locations, visit pmpediatrics.com. Follow PM Pediatrics on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.