American Family Care

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

American Family Care$136K — $156K *
Katy, TX 77449In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Excellent communicator with ability to engage staff, patients, and families effectively
  • Professional appearance and attitude that reflects workplace values
  • Board Certified by ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA with preference for 1 year ER/UC experience
  • Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, with DEA and state-controlled substance certificate as required
  • Strong multitasking and independent working skills

Responsibilities

  • Perform detailed health histories and reviews of patient records
  • Develop comprehensive medical assessments and order appropriate diagnostic studies
  • Formulate diagnoses and coordinate patient referrals as needed
  • Institute emergency measures and provide emergency treatment in critical situations
  • Analyze patient data to guide management and treatment plans
  • Educate patients and families on health care and promotion strategies
  • Other assigned duties as necessary

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance provisions
  • Matching 401(k) retirement plan
Full Job Description
Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) 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


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: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

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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