Pediatric Urgent Care Advanced Practice Clinician in Knoxville, TN

Job Description

A growing pediatric after-hours clinic in beautiful Knoxville, Tennessee, is seeking a PRN physician assistant (PA) or nurse practitioner (NP) to join our reputable urgent care team caring exclusively for pediatric patients.

Our service offers a convenient option for pediatric walk-in treatment when the doctor offices are closed. Operate in a new state of the art facility affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital.

The ideal candidate will offer practice experience as an advanced practice clinician (APC) in an urgent care or fast-track;

APC practice experience in an outpatient pediatrics setting will also be considered. New graduates will also be considered with previous medical experience.

You must be comfortable caring for newborns to patients 21 years of age and be proficient in reading x-rays, splinting, suturing, minor orthopedics, minor trauma assessment and management, wound care / closures, and incision / drainage of abscesses.

It's all about you at TeamHealth. You will join a network of thousands of clinicians nationwide promoting communication and collaboration, and you are gaining confidence with dedicated support of risk management resources.

You are part of a community who is as dedicated to making the right decisions for patients as you are. Interested in joining our team?

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Position Highlights

• Employee status
• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Robust, in-house CME program called TeamHealth Institute
• Ideal position for APC who is passionate about pediatric patients and enjoys working evenings
• Growth and demand for after hours pediatric services sparking the expansion of a new clinic facility
• State of the art clinics affiliated with East Tennessee Children's Hospital
• Excellent reputation in the Knoxville area
• Access to TeamHealth's clinician wellness program
• Stability of a respected industry leader

A growing city in the Great Smoky Mountains!

Home to The University of Tennessee and the corporate headquarters of many national companies, Knoxville offers excellent public schools, a low cost of living and no state income tax.

Add to those perks, endless outdoor recreation opportunities, a growing culinary scene, great family entertainment availability and an active music scene that includes the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra.

With more than 100 miles of greenways and bike trails, Knoxville is the outdoor enthusiast's dream. Go paddle boarding or kayaking with friends on the Tennessee River or in one of the many local lakes and quarries, or skip over to south Knoxville's Urban Wilderness for paved and off-road biking trails.

For those looking for a challenge, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is just an hour away with access to the famous Appalachian Trail! Outdoor activities, however, are just part of the fun this city offers.

Its growing downtown area features restaurants, shopping, pubs and much more. Stop by the vintage Phoenix Pharmacy and Fountain for root beer floats or sundaes, go bowling at Maple Hall where you can enjoy delicious cocktails and appetizers, or eat at one of the many regionally recognized restaurants.

This mid-sized city has much to explore and offers easy access to other large cities like Chattanooga, Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta and Lexington.