Pediatric Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Job Title : Pediatric Advanced Practice Clinician (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant)

Reports to : Director of Primary Care

Department : Primary Care

Hours : 36 hours direct patient care

FLSA Class : Exempt

Updated : October 2025

Summary : The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive outpatient pediatric care, including preventative services, routine screenings, and management of acute and chronic pediatric conditions. This position works with the pediatric care team to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care consistent with Hunter Health Clinic's (HHC's) mission and values, while maintaining compliance with all federal grants, OSHA, Kansas State Board of Nursing or Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, and HHC policies and procedures.

Essential Functions :

• Practices under the direct supervision of Hunter Health pediatrician.
• Conducts comprehensive pediatric assessments, diagnoses, and develops individualized treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Provides preventive care, including vaccinations, screenings, health education, and anticipatory guidance for children and adolescents.
• Coordinates referrals with specialists and other healthcare providers as clinically appropriate.
• Manages an assigned panel of pediatric patients, ensuring accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record, including consent forms, procedures, and follow-up care.
• Performs clinical procedures in accordance with training and clinical privileges.
• Provides appropriate behavioral health screening, counseling, and treatment for common pediatric mental and behavioral health concerns, including family violence and substance use.
• Collaborates with pediatrician(s) and other physician(s) on complex or high-priority cases that exceed the APP's education, training, or scope of practice.
• Rounds on newborns of HHC patients at Wesley Medical Center, as applicable to privileges and training.
• Partners with other clinical leaders to develop and promote wrap-around services for women and children, including prenatal, postpartum, and pediatric care.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and clinical performance metrics that support pediatric outcomes and compliance with HRSA quality standards.
• Assists with training, mentoring, and orientation of new providers, students, or residents within the pediatric or primary care team.
• Maintains knowledge of current pediatric standards of care, including evidence-based treatment, medication safety, immunization schedules, and preventive measures.
• Travels between clinic sites when necessary to meet operational needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

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All employees, including those who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job function listed below, either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation. The functions listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This document does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with this job. Hunter Health Clinic Inc. reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.