Nurse Practitioner Physician Assistant (App) Peds Urgent Care
Puyallup, WA - USA
Job Summary
Join a team that shares your calling
At MultiCare youre more than a job title youre part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here your voice matters. Youll have the support resources and flexibility to practice at the top of your license collaborate with experienced colleagues and make a meaningful impact. Build a long-term career in a system that grows with you in a community that supports your life beyond work.
***Enjoy life in the Pacific Northwest with breathtaking water mountain and forest views at every turn***
FTE: .9 Shift: Varies Schedule: 3x12hr shifts per week
***Minimum of two years experience as a Peds Urgent Care /Peds ED provider preferred***
Competitive compensation package with potential sign-on and relocation
Substantial benefits including medical dental annual leave CME retirement and malpractice insurance
Generous time off to support work/life balance
Career growth options with leadership opportunities
Research opportunities with the MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation
Wellness program including dedicated mental health services and leadership and wellness coaching
Support of 300 provider multi-specialty group
Dedicated medical assistant per provider
Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency
Position Summary
The Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers timely compassionate care to children with acute medical needs in a walk-in or extended-hours clinical setting. Working collaboratively with physicians and healthcare teams the APP performs assessments procedures and treatment planning for a wide range of pediatric conditionsensuring access to quality care beyond traditional primary care Independently evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with non-emergent illnesses minor injuries infections and other urgent concernsPerform clinical procedures appropriate to training and scope such as wound care splinting abscess drainage foreign body removal and rapid testingOrder and interpret diagnostics including point-of-care labs and radiology to guide clinical decisionsPrescribe medications treatments and referrals per Washington State guidelines for independent APPsEducate patients and families about diagnoses medications follow-up care and warning signsDocument clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR)Lead care coordination including appropriate disposition planning and referrals to primary care or specialistsCollaborate effectively with physicians nurses imaging staff and front-desk personnel to support patient flow and care qualitywithout requiring supervisory oversightEngage in peer collaboration clinical meetings and case discussions that enhance practice quality safety and institutional performance goals including efforts related to population health equity quality measures and safety in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and license and appropriate continuing education. Adheres to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards and maintains reliable attendanceRequirementsGraduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant programCurrent Washington State licensure as an ARNP (NP) or PA-C with full prescriptive authorityNational certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or PA-CClinical experience in pediatric urgent care primary care or emergency medicine preferredBLS certificationExcellent autonomy decision-making and patient-centered communication skillsWhy MultiCare
Rooted in the local community
Partnering with patients families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Growth and education
Leadership development mentorship and continued professional growth opportunities across a collaborative integrated health system.
Well-being and support
Flexible scheduling generous time off and MultiCares Physician & APP Well-Being Program support your well-being and help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Living our values
Respect integrity kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients communities and each other.
Belonging for all
A culture where providers feel heard respected and part of the team from day one supported by Resource Groups and outreach programs.
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Work and live where natural beauty adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Pay and Benefit Expectations
We provide a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary medical dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $169461.00 - $178000.00 USD. However pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants including but not limited to: skill set level of experience and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicants years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here.
Required Experience:
Junior IC