American Family Care

Urgent Care Physician Assistant

American Family Care$135K — $176K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant
  • Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine is desirable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to learn and utilize an Electronic Medical Records system
  • Ability and willingness to work weekends and holidays as required
  • Flexible and self-motivated attitude towards patient care
  • Team-oriented with a 'Patients First' mentality.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and treat patients with acute conditions in collaboration with a physician
  • Collaborate in managing patients with chronic illnesses
  • Educate patients and families on preventive care and treatments
  • Keep accurate and confidential medical records
  • Document evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment outcomes
  • Order appropriate diagnostic tests
  • Prescribe medications within the licensed scope
  • Promote health maintenance through patient education and counseling
  • Assist in patient flow and triaging as needed
  • Maintain regular attendance for efficient operations.

Benefits

  • 401(k) and matching
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • CME stipend for continued education
  • Work-life balance in a small business environment
  • Opportunity for advancement through development programs.
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance


Benefits/Perks
  • Great small business work environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, CME stipend, and more!


Job SummaryResponsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through 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.
  • Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
  • Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
  • Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations
  • Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
  • Prescribe medications within scope of license.
  • Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s) according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.
  • Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling.
  • Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
  • Experience with wound care and laceration management


Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assist in patient flow through patient triage and other nursing duties as needed
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications
  • Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system
  • Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required
  • Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Works effectively in a team environment
  • Projects a positive image and has a "Patients First" attitude
  • Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable


Education and Experience
  • Current licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant

Physical Demands/Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Urgent Care

Schedule:
  • 12 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

Compensation: $65.00 - $85.00 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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