Full Job Description
Position Overview: Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in collaboration with a designated Physician
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a Physician
- Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses
- Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues
- Educate patients and families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and the use of prescribed treatments and medications
- Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential medical records
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, and referrals
- Serve as a Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate
- Prescribe medications within the scope of the license
- Facilitate the evaluation of records by physicians and peers for quality and standards and implement constructive directives
- Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and the use of prescribed treatments and medications through education and counseling
- Stay current with new knowledge from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands-on training and incorporate it into clinical practice
- Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
Qualifications:
- Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) or Physician Assistant (PANCE)
- Experience providing care for patients of all age groups
- Proficiency in performing minor procedures
- At least 2 years of experience in an urgent care, emergency department (ED), or primary care
Compensation and Benefits:
- Base hourly pay with performance bonuses
- 100% outpatient schedule with no nights or calls
- Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Retirement plan with 401(k) company match
- Paid time off
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Malpractice insurance coverage
- UpToDate Subscription
About AFC Urgent Care:
Join the largest accessible urgent care network in the country. AFC Urgent Care provides quality care seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art medical centers focus on treating acute illnesses and injuries, as well as providing accessible primary care. Each clinic is equipped with a lab and full-scope digital X-ray units. We accept most major insurance plans.