Pediatric Urgent Care Telemedicine Physician - Virtualist - Alaska

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Summary

PM Pediatrics is the largest pediatric urgent care and telemedicine 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 driven, with the nation's first Pediatric Urgent Care Fellowship program, a national annual conference, and a fertile base for research. PM Pediatrics has conducted hundreds of thousands of telemedicine visits for patients in each of its states. Telemedicine is a rapidly growing area for PM Pediatrics which can easily refer into our PM Pediatrics offices when needed. The offices are set up like EDs, but in a private practice setting with x-ray and lab services on-site, great support staff, and specialty consultations when necessary. PM Pediatrics also enjoys a solid relationship with our communities, maintaining an outstanding reputation with both patients and their primary care providers. There is the opportunity for protected time as leaders, educators, and research. 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 telemedicine team. Under the guidance of the Regional Telemedicine Medical Director, physicians are responsible for evaluating and providing evidence-based treatment to pediatric urgent care patients seen via telemedicine.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess and treat acute injuries and illnesses for telemedicine patients
• Oversee telemedicine patient flow and daily functions of the telemedicine shift
• Maintain operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes to the management team.
• Maintains a safe, secure, equitable, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing safety procedures, quality standards, and complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects 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 telemedicine support team and patients with complaints and take an active role in service recovery when needed
• Focus on efficiency metrics to improve telemedicine urgent care flow, patient experience, and throughput.
• Demonstrate the ability to efficiently use new software and technology.
  
  

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
• Empathic communicator with families
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (eCW experience preferred)
• MD/DO with appropriate licensing in states evaluating patients
• BC/BE in Pediatrics
• Urgent Care or Emergency Department experience preferred
• Telemedicine experience is strongly preferred
  
  

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.