American Family Care

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care • $90K — $110K *
Grand Rapids, MI 49504In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience as a physician assistant, with urgent care/ER/family medicine preferred
  • Strong knowledge of medical examination, therapy, and recovery protocols
  • Familiarity with modern medical technology and practices
  • Excellent problem-solving and multi-tasking abilities
  • Compassionate and caring demeanor
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or related field

Responsibilities

  • Assess and meet patients' healthcare needs
  • Prescribe medications and administer treatments as necessary
  • Communicate any emerging issues to the supervising physician
  • Gather and analyze patient histories to find irregularities
  • Monitor treatment progress and maintain accurate medical records
  • Respond to emergency situations
  • Assist during surgical procedures
  • Conduct routine examinations and procedures such as measuring vitals and administering injections
  • Deliver therapeutic treatments, including wound care
  • Foster a trusting environment for patients
  • Adhere to medical regulations and safety protocols
  • Collaborate with healthcare personnel across various specialties

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible schedule
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule


We are looking for a responsible Physician Assistant to support the doctors' work and actively facilitate urgent care & primary care patients' recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
  • Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
  • Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
  • Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
  • Monitor patients' progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
  • Attend to emergencies
  • Provide help during surgeries
  • Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
  • Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
  • Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
  • Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
  • Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations

Skills

  • Proven work experience as a physician assistant. Prior Urgent Care/ER/Family Medicine experience as a PA is highly desired, at least 3 years.
  • Knowledge of medical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
  • Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
  • Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
  • Caring and compassionate
  • Team player with good communication skills
  • BSc/MA in Physician Assistant Studies, Health Science or Medical Science

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

  • Primary Care
  • Urgent Care

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed


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
Healthcare
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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