Remote Pediatric Telehealth: Caring for Kids Virtually

Pediatric Telehealth: A Growing Specialty

Kids get sick. Parents panic. Pediatric telehealth connects anxious caregivers with clinical guidance without requiring an ER visit for every fever. This specialty is growing at 30%+ annually.

What Pediatric Telehealth Nurses Do

• Triage calls from parents about sick children
• Apply pediatric-specific triage protocols (Schmitt-Thompson)
• Conduct video assessments of children with common illnesses
• Provide parent education and reassurance
• Identify true emergencies requiring escalation

Why Pediatric Nurses Excel Here

Generalist nurses can do telehealth triage. But pediatric nurses bring:

• Pediatric developmental context for assessments
• Age-specific normal vs. abnormal recognition
• Parent/caregiver communication expertise
• Knowledge of childhood illness patterns

Technology Used

• Video platforms for virtual visits
• Schmitt-Thompson triage software
• Pediatric EHR (Epic Pediatrics, eClinicalWorks)
• Remote monitoring devices for chronic pediatric conditions

Salary

• Pediatric Telehealth Triage: $65k-$88k
• Pediatric Virtual Care Coordinator: $68k-$90k

Top Employers

• Children's hospitals with telehealth programs
• Hazel Health (school telehealth)
• Brightline (pediatric mental health)
• DoctorOnDemand with pediatric services
• Cigna pediatric programs