Urgent Care Physician Assistant

American Family Care Old Bridge

Urgent Care Physician Assistant

Milltown, NJ +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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 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 Responsible 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

  • Locations
    Milltown, NJ • Old Bridge, NJ