American Family Care

Physician Assistant

American Family Care$150K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Board Certified as Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (ANCC, AANP, NCCPA) with preferred ER/UC experience
  • Active state licensure, DEA number, and controlled substance certificate
  • Strong communication skills with patients, families, and staff
  • Professional demeanor and appearance
  • Ability to multi-task and work independently

Responsibilities

  • Perform thorough health histories and review patient records
  • Develop comprehensive medical assessments and order necessary diagnostic studies
  • Formulate diagnoses and instate appropriate patient therapy or referrals
  • Execute emergency treatment in critical situations
  • Analyze patient data to inform management and treatment decisions
  • Provide health care guidance to patients and families
  • Fulfill additional assigned duties as necessary

Benefits

  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible work schedule options
  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance
  • Paid time off including parental leave
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Potential for signing bonus
  • Great collaborative small business environment
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Profit sharing
  • Signing bonus


Great Healthcare work environment!

Benefits/Perks

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee referral incentives
  • Great small business work environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Additional perks!


Job Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) 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. This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

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
  • Experience with suturing
  • Experience with pediatric patients


Qualifications
  • Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
  • Professional appearance and attitude
  • 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
  • Able to multi-task and work independently


Compensation: $150,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Please note that a position may be for a company-owned or franchise location. Each franchise-owned and operated location recruits, hires, trains, and manages their own employees, sets their own employment policies and procedures, and provides compensation and benefits determined by that franchise owner. Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.

About American Family Care

American Family Care (AFC) is a network of walk-in clinics that provides urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. The company was founded in 1982 by Dr. Bruce Irwin, who opened the first clinic in Birmingham, Alabama. Today, AFC has over 200 clinics in 26 states, making it one of the largest urgent care providers in the United States. AFC clinics are open seven days a week, with extended hours, and offer a range of services, including x-rays, lab tests, vaccinations, and physicals. The company is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to its patients, and has been recognized for its excellence in patient care and customer service.
Learn more about American Family Care
Size
5,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1982

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