Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA-C

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

AFC Urgent Care Stamford is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced urgent care and occupational medicine team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals of all ages presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and workplace-related conditions. This position offers the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum urgent care while also supporting our growing Occupational Medicine and DOT Physical program. The ideal candidate is confident, efficient, and comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with supervising physicians and clinical staff.

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S. providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. The local ownership model of franchising increases on-site management and support for providers and facilitates excellent levels of patient care. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history, physical examination, and clinical assessment
• Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries such as respiratory infections, fractures, lacerations, sprains, and other urgent care presentations
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing including labs, EKGs, and X-rays
• Perform common urgent care procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, wound care, and foreign body removal
• Conduct Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations (FMCSA) or obtain Medical Examiner certification within 3 months of hire
• Provide Occupational Medicine services including work-related injury evaluation and treatment, workers' compensation cases, return-to-work clearances, and employer-required physicals
• Administer medications, vaccinations, injections, and treatments according to clinical protocols
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Experity electronic health record (EHR) system
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, FMCSA, and infection control standards
• Provide clear discharge instructions and patient education
• Support clinic flow and operational efficiency while maintaining excellent patient experience

Qualifications

• Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred
• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred)
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
• Ability to perform urgent care procedures including suturing, splinting, wound care, and phlebotomy
• Willingness to become a certified FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner within 3 months of hire if not already certified
• Familiarity with Occupational Medicine and workers' compensation cases preferred
• Proficiency with electronic medical records; Experity experience is a plus
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-first approach Able to multi-task and work independently

Compensation: $75.00 - $83.00 per hour

American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.