Location & Practice Overview

This Advanced Practice Provider role is based at the PM Pediatric Care site serving the Columbia area in Maryland, with required coverage across multiple nearby offices. Care is delivered in a dedicated pediatric urgent care environment that functions as a high-acuity alternative to the emergency department within a private-practice model.

Primary Location Columbia, MD (multi-office coverage required)
Practice Type Pediatric-specific urgent care network
Care Setting Outpatient urgent care with on-site diagnostic capabilities
Service Model In-person and telemedicine
Geographic Scope Minimum 2–3 offices including Columbia

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and treat acute pediatric injuries and illnesses for both in-person and telemedicine patients using evidence-based approaches.
  • Perform common urgent care procedures including abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and laceration repair with sutures, staples, or dermal adhesive.
  • Obtain and provide preliminary interpretation of radiographs (with radiologist over-reads where applicable); all necessary training is provided.
  • Oversee daily operations and patient flow on shift, including coordination with other providers, staff, and trainees.
  • Collaborate with on-site and telemedicine teams to complete result reviews, patient follow-up, and responses to clinical questions.

APPs work under local clinical leadership while independently managing a high-acuity case mix typical of pediatric urgent care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold the appropriate advanced practice credentials and demonstrate substantial independent pediatric experience.

Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Doctoral degree in Nursing, or Master of Physician Assistant Studies
Certification
Active ANCC Board Certification or NCCPA Certification
Licensure
Active RN (if applicable) and NP/PA state license for each state where patients are treated
Experience
Minimum 2 years independent pediatric clinical experience as an APP, or at least 1 year in urgent care or emergency medicine
Preferred Background
Pediatric ER, general pediatrics, or urgent care experience

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is provided as an annual range and varies based on experience and location.

  • Compensation: $105,000–$170,000 per year
  • Actual rate determined by individual experience and qualifications
  • Additional benefits not specified in the available posting

Schedule & Work Environment

Hours 12–36 hours per week (part-time or full-time options)
Overnight Shifts None
Flexibility Flexible scheduling designed to support work–life balance
Multi-Site Requirement Must work at a minimum of 2–3 offices including the Columbia location
Care Delivery Combination of in-person and telemedicine shifts

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Providers care for a dedicated pediatric and young-adult population presenting with acute, non-life-threatening conditions in an urgent care setting that mirrors many aspects of emergency department acuity.

Age Range Children and young adults (newborn through college age)
Acuity Diverse high-acuity urgent care case mix
Encounter Type Acute injury and illness visits (in-person and virtual)
Clinical Context Urgent care alternative to the emergency department

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core centers on evidence-based management of acute pediatric conditions and procedures commonly required in a specialized pediatric urgent care environment.

Acute Illness Management Febrile infant/child, ENT infections, abdominal pain, anaphylaxis, croup, asthma, and respiratory distress
Procedural Care Abscess drainage, foreign body removal, laceration repair, and procedural anxiolysis
Diagnostic Support On-site radiograph interpretation (preliminary) and laboratory services
Care Delivery Modes In-person urgent care and telemedicine evaluation and treatment

Role Highlights

Several structural features distinguish this APP position from standard pediatric or urgent care roles.

  • Multi-office coverage model requiring work across at least two to three sites, including the Columbia location
  • Integrated in-person and telemedicine practice within a single shift structure
  • Individualized learning pathway that includes procedural training, radiology interpretation, and evidence-based clinical modules
  • High-acuity pediatric urgent care case mix designed as a private-practice alternative to the emergency department

About PM Pediatric Care

PM Pediatric Care is the largest pediatric urgent care network in the United States. Founded in 2005 by pediatric emergency physicians, the organization operates a multistate network of dedicated pediatric urgent care centers that provide evidence-based care for children and young adults as an alternative to the emergency department. Locations feature on-site digital x-ray and laboratory services and are staffed by clinicians with pediatric emergency expertise.

Founded 2005
Network Size Nearly 90 locations nationwide
Focus Specialized pediatric urgent care and behavioral health services
Clinical Model Evidence-based practice supported by guidelines, CME, and hands-on training

Frequently Asked Questions

Is travel between multiple offices required every week?
Yes. The position requires working at a minimum of two to three offices, one of which must be the Columbia location. Scheduling is coordinated to support this multi-site model.
Does the role include both in-person and telemedicine patients on the same day?
Providers are responsible for both in-person and telemedicine patients. The posting indicates oversight of patient flow for both modalities during a shift.
What kind of training is provided for radiology interpretation and procedures?
All necessary training is provided, including procedural training, radiology interpretation, evidence-based approaches to illness and injury, and mentorship through an individualized learning program.
Are overnight shifts part of the schedule?
No overnight shifts are required. Flexible schedules ranging from 12 to 36 hours per week are available.
Can a candidate with only one year of urgent care experience qualify?
Yes. The minimum requirement is either two years of independent pediatric clinical experience as an APP or at least one year in urgent care or emergency medicine.
Is eClinicalWorks experience required?
Excellent computer skills and EMR experience are required; eClinicalWorks experience is preferred but not listed as mandatory.

Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider in Columbia, MD

This Advanced Practice Provider position with PM Pediatric Care places experienced pediatric NPs and PAs in a specialized urgent care network serving the Columbia, Maryland area. The role combines in-person and telemedicine care for children and young adults presenting with acute injuries and illnesses, supported by on-site x-ray and laboratory capabilities. Providers manage a high-acuity case mix that includes febrile illness, respiratory distress, procedural care, and preliminary radiograph interpretation while overseeing daily patient flow. Flexible part-time and full-time schedules ranging from 12 to 36 hours per week are available, with no overnight shifts; multi-office coverage across at least two to three sites is required. Compensation ranges from $105,000 to $170,000 annually based on experience. Candidates need an MSN, doctoral nursing degree, or master’s in physician assistant studies, active national certification, appropriate state licensure, and either two years of independent pediatric APP experience or one year in urgent care or emergency medicine. The practice model emphasizes evidence-based guidelines, structured training, and mentorship within the largest dedicated pediatric urgent care network in the country.

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