The Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Provider assesses, performs procedures, and creates treatment plans for children with acute medical needs in a walk-in or extended-hours setting. Responsibilities include independently evaluating and treating non-emergent illnesses and injuries, ordering diagnostics, prescribing treatments, and coordinating care with the healthcare team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and hold current Washington State licensure as an ARNP or PA-C with full prescriptive authority, along with national certification. A minimum of two years of experience as a Pediatric Urgent Care or Emergency Department provider is preferred.
postgraduate degreePatient EducationTreatment PlanningCare CoordinationDiagnostic InterpretationWound CareSplintingDecision-MakingEHR DocumentationPrescribing MedicationsAutonomyForeign Body RemovalAbscess DrainageWashington State LicensurePediatric Urgent CarePatient-Centered CommunicationAcute Medical Needs Assessment
Job description
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. Additional Job Description ***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**
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 24/7 nurse triage service with limited on-call requirements Support of 300+ provider multi-specialty group Dedicated medical assistant per provider Epic EMR and AI assistance to support efficiency Contact Gabe Carrillo at Gabr0605@multicare.org for more information. #LI-GC1
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Paid time off
Retirement
Tuition assistance
Mental health services
Malpractice insurance
Wellness program
Annual leave
CME
Leadership and wellness coaching
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. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Thirteen hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Overlake Medical Center, Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other. MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings! Don't see an opening that fits your current preferences? Create a job alert for the type of job you're looking for, and we'll notify you when one gets posted! Click here to create a Job Alert. MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation. If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.
