Urgent Care Physician Assistant Full Time

About the role

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S., providing services seven days a week on a walk-in basis. State-of-the-art centers focus on episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine, with onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability. This position works directly with a franchised business location; specific job duties and benefits can vary between locations.

Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician.

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

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant
• Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system
• Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday shifts as required
• Flexible, self-motivated individual 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

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens

Pay

$65.00 – $85.00 per hour (approximately $140,000 – $180,000 per year)

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Bonus based on performance
• Retirement plan
• CME stipend
• Flexible scheduling
• Great small business work environment

Schedule

• Full-time and Part-time positions available
• 12-hour shifts
• Weekend availability required

Work Location

Old Bridge and surrounding areas