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Physician Assistant - Nurse Practioner - APP - Urgent Care

AFC Urgent Care · Willowbrook, IL · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Competitive compensation
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Great work environment
  • Career advancement opportunities

Pay

Competitive compensation with additional earnings available for obtaining certifications such as DOT and Limited X‑ray.

Schedule

Clinic hours: Monday–Friday 8 am–8 pm, Saturday–Sunday 8 am–5 pm. Candidates must be willing to work all shift types.

Job Summary

We are seeking an APP to join our team! As an APP, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

  • Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
  • Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
  • Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
  • Prescribe medication or therapy or perform procedures
  • Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan

Qualifications

  • Valid state licensing required
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • DOT certification or willingness to obtain
  • Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
  • Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
  • Strong team player, willing to pitch in to provide the best experience for patients from check‑in to discharge

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