What are the responsibilities and job description for the PA-c position at American Family Care Castle Rock?
Job Description
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
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved the agreement, as outlined by their governing board. Works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient
- Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician
- Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions
- Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment
- Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant others
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
- Professional appearance and attitude
- 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
- Able to multi-task and work independently
- Occupational Health/WC Level 1 and/or DOT certification highly preferred; or ability to certify in both within 8 months of hire.
AFC Urgent Care is currently recruiting a compassionate Physician Assistant to work between our Castle Rock Clinic and SE Aurora Clinic. The ideal candidate is someone who passionately cares for providing high quality care to patients and enjoys the practice of medicine, while understanding the importance of having great bedside manners.
- Candidates should have at least one year of experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.
- Candidates will be expected to be able to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and major holidays.
- DOT Certification will be required as we provide services for Occ Med Patients.
- Worker's Compensation experience is preferred.
- Active and current DEA number and state controlled substance certificate with full prescriptive authority is required.
Full-time, Part-time, and PRN opportunities available.
Salary : $112,320 - $160,000