Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA-C

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off, CME stipend, and more!

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 franchise model sets us apart from other urgent care networks. 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.

Job Summary – 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.

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