Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Dallas, TX
Dallas, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Pediatric-Emergency Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Moonlighting Locums/Travel Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Dallas, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 9/18/24

Questcare, a division of Envision Physician Services, is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our dynamic group of providers at Medical City Dallas in the Pediatric Emergency Department

Position Overview: As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality, compassionate care to pediatric patients in our Emergency Department. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, and support staff, you will assess, diagnose, and treat a variety of pediatric medical conditions and emergencies.

Responsibilities:

  • Conducting comprehensive patient assessments
  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests
  • Formulating and implementing treatment plans
  • Providing patient and family education
  • Collaborating with other healthcare providers to coordinate multidisciplinary care
  • Participating in quality improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

  • Current licensure / Certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (preferred)
  • Acute care training or fellowship (required)
  • Previous experience in pediatric emergency medicine or a related field (if possible)
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care

Medical City Children’s Hospital in Dallas, Texas offers advanced, child-friendly, and full-service care in our Pediatric Emergency Department (PED). Their PED features an updated world-class 40,000-square foot facility with a Level III trauma designation, separate pediatric waiting area, triage, and nursing station.

  • 19 Pediatric Emergency Department
  • 39,000 annual volume
  • Pediatric subspecialties in all major fields available
  • Join a team of experienced PEM trained physicians and acute care, pediatric dedicated, advanced practice providers who are providing 24/7 PED coverage.

About Medical City Children's Hospital: Established in 1996, Medical City Children's Hospital is a 243-bed, award-winning pediatric healthcare facility located in vibrant Dallas, Texas. Their Level IV NICU provides top-tier neonatal care, and they offer nearly 100 specialties, including separate CVICU and PICU departments with a robust ECMO program. As the only North Texas hospital with both a full-service children's hospital and an adult hospital on the same campus, they provide comprehensive women and infant services under one roof. The Pediatric Emergency Department (PED) features a 19-bed facility complete with resuscitation/trauma bays and a dedicated pediatric waiting room. The PED features a child-friendly environment and is staffed by dedicated pediatric nurses, fostering a supportive and collaborative work atmosphere.

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