Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance

Benefits/Perks

Paid time off, Health/Dental/Vision insurance 75% paid by the company, 401K Match and more!

 
Company Overview
American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest  urgent care companies in the U.S. with over 400 clinics providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. 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.

 
Job Summary
Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner cares for our patients under the supervision of our Medical Director. Works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction.

 
Responsibilities 

• Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient
• Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions
• Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant others
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 
Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
• Professional appearance and attitude
• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified – (with 1 yr ER/UC/FP experience preferred)
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of New Jersey, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
• Able to multi-task and work independently