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Pediatric Urgent Care Physician/PEM - Anchorage, AK - (Full Time or Part Time)

LE_14 PM Pediatrics of Alaska
Full-time
On-site
Anchorage, Alaska, United States

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Summary

PM Pediatrics is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the country. The company was founded and is still led by PEM physicians with a mission to provide an alternative for children who would otherwise seek emergency care. We are academically drive, with the nation's first Pediatric Urgent Care Fellowship program, a national annual conference, and a fertile base for research. PM Pediatrics 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 Pediatrics also enjoys a solid relationship with our communities, maintaining an outstanding reputation with both patients and their primary care providers. There is opportunity for protected time as leaders, educators, and researchers. The work schedule is flexible with no overnights!

Description

PM Pediatrics is actively expanding and looking for additional PEM physicians and pediatricians with urgent care experience to join our team, which includes over 60 PEM providers. Under the guidance of the Medical Director, physicians are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence-based treatment to pediatric 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 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.
  • Taking radiographs and providing 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.  
  • Maintains patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Update knowledge by participating in continuing education requirements and opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Assist the clinical team and patients with complaints and taking an active role in service recovery when needed
  • Focus on efficiency metrics to improve in-person and telemedicine urgent care flow, patient experience, and throughput.

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)
  • BC/BE in Pediatrics
  • Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience
  • Telemedicine experience preferred but not required

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

EEO Statement

PM Pediatric Care is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.