Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (App) - Peds Urgent Care
 MultiCare Health System | |
paid time off
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 United States, Washington, Puyallup | |
| 400 15th Avenue Southeast (Show on map) | |
 Apr 13, 2026 | |
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Join a team that shares your calling At MultiCare, you're more than a job title - you're part of a collaborative team of physicians and advanced practice providers committed to patient-centered care. Here, your voice matters. You'll 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 Ped's Urgent Care /Ped's ED provider preferred***
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 conditions-ensuring access to quality care beyond traditional primary care hours.Responsibilities*Independently evaluate and treat pediatric patients presenting with non-emergent illnesses, minor injuries, infections, and other urgent concerns *Perform clinical procedures appropriate to training and scope, such as wound care, splinting, abscess drainage, foreign body removal, and rapid testing *Order and interpret diagnostics, including point-of-care labs and radiology, to guide clinical decisions *Prescribe medications, treatments, and referrals per Washington State guidelines for independent APPs *Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, follow-up care, and warning signs *Document clinical encounters thoroughly and accurately in the electronic health record (EHR) *Lead care coordination, including appropriate disposition planning and referrals to primary care or specialists *Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, imaging staff, and front-desk personnel to support patient flow and care quality-without requiring supervisory oversight *Engage in peer collaboration, clinical meetings, and case discussions that enhance practice quality, safety, and teamwork. *Support institutional performance goals, including efforts related to population health, equity, quality measures, and safety protocols. *Participate in clinical meetings and improvement initiatives, contributing to efforts that enhance patient outcomes and experience. *Maintains license and appropriate continuing education. * Adheres to MHS Attendance and Punctuality Policy and Procedure standards, and maintains reliable attendance Requirements *Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program *Current Washington State licensure as an ARNP (NP) or PA-C with full prescriptive authority *National certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or PA-C *Clinical experience in pediatric urgent care, primary care, or emergency medicine preferred *BLS certification *Excellent autonomy, decision-making, and patient-centered communication skills Why 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 MultiCare's 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 $169,461.00 - $178,000.00 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 applicant's years of experience align.Associated benefit information can be viewed here. | |