Pediatric APP

The Pediatric Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position at WellStreet is a dynamic opportunity to join a healthcare company dedicated to setting a new standard for patient service excellence in urgent care.

About the role

This role is a critical part of the pediatric care team, focusing on the needs of patients ages 0-26. The APP will collaborate with center physicians to deliver high-quality, age-appropriate medical care, ensuring that the patient and family experience is exceptional.

Responsibilities

• Plans, evaluates, and implements high-quality medical care with appropriate resource management, primarily for the pediatric and adolescent populations.
• Adheres to the service and courtesy standard of WellStreet Urgent Care, prioritizing patient satisfaction.
• Performs procedures within scope, including suturing, incision and drainage of abscesses, splinting, and foreign body removal, with attention to age-appropriate technique and comfort measures.
• Provides patient care within the respective clinical area, complying with Professional Staff Bylaws, rules and regulations, and WellStreet Urgent Care policies and procedures.
• Provides and/or serves as a resource for patient/family and staff education.
• Completes necessary documentation and ensures communication to facilitate patient care and appropriate reimbursement.
• Participates in meetings/activities as required to support operations of the urgent care center.
• Participates in activities that enhance professional development, maintaining certifications in BLS, PALS, or NALS, and any additional specialty training/certifications as required.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (P-NP) or Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) with 5+ years of pediatric clinical experience required.
• Active medical license in state of practice or ability to obtain.
• CURRENT DEA registration.
• Experience with procedures including suturing and drainage of abscesses.
• Experience with reading diagnostic studies including X-rays and EKGs.
• BLS and PALS certification required.
• Mets eligibility requirements for credentialing set forth by WellStreet Urgent Care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other team members.

Requirements

• A positive attitude toward patients, families, and coworkers.
• Willingness at all times to go the extra mile to create an outstanding experience for customers and to train and lead the center team to do the same.
• A desire to work in concert with others in an upbeat and supportive atmosphere while reinforcing the WellStreet mission to provide uncompromising service.
• A compelling desire to serve others, improve your community’s health, and have fun every day.