Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job DescriptionJob Description Benefits/Perks Great small business work environmentFlexible scheduling Company Overview 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. 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. Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved the agreement, as outlined by their governing board. 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 patientFormulate 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 physicianInstitute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactionsInterpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatmentProvide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant othersOther duties and responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and familyProfessional appearance and attitudeANCC, 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 requiredAble to multi-task and work independently