Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care, Inc. • Independence, KS, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Benefits/Perks

Paid time off, Health/Dental/Vision insurance, 401K Match, CME stipend, and more!

Company Overview

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest 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.

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

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