Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA-C

American Family Care Stamford

Advanced Practice Provider - APRN or PA-C

Stamford, CT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    Benefits/Perks

    Great small business work environment

    Flexible scheduling

    Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, CME stipend, and more!

    Company Overview

    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. Our franchise model sets us apart from other urgent care networks. The local ownership model of franchising increases on-site management and support for providers and facilitates excellent levels of patient care. Our state-of-the-art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in-house x-ray capability.

    AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

    Job Summary – Physician Assistant/ Nurse Practitioner

    AFC Urgent Care Stamford is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Physician Assistant to join our fast-paced urgent care and occupational medicine team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals of all ages presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and workplace-related conditions.

    This position offers the opportunity to practice broad-spectrum urgent care while also supporting our growing Occupational Medicine and DOT Physical program. The ideal candidate is confident, efficient, and comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with supervising physicians and clinical staff.

    Responsibilities

    Perform comprehensive patient evaluations including medical history, physical examination, and clinical assessment

    Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and minor injuries such as respiratory infections, fractures, lacerations, sprains, and other urgent care presentations

    Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic testing including labs, EKGs, and X-rays

    Perform common urgent care procedures such as suturing, incision and drainage, splinting, wound care, and foreign body removal

    Conduct Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations (FMCSA) or obtain Medical Examiner certification within 3 months of hire

    Provide Occupational Medicine services including work-related injury evaluation and treatment, workers’ compensation cases, return-to-work clearances, and employer-required physicals

    Administer medications, vaccinations, injections, and treatments according to clinical protocols

    Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the Experity electronic health record (EHR) system

    Ensure compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA, FMCSA, and infection control standards

    Provide clear discharge instructions and patient education

    Support clinic flow and operational efficiency while maintaining excellent patient experience

    Qualifications

    Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or primary care preferred

    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

    Ability to perform urgent care procedures including suturing, splinting, wound care, and phlebotomy

    Willingness to become a certified FMCSA DOT Medical Examiner within 3 months of hire if not already certified

    Familiarity with Occupational Medicine and workers’ compensation cases preferred

    Proficiency with electronic medical records; Experity experience is a plus

    Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

    Excellent communication skills and a patient-first approach Able to multi-task and work independently