What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practice Provider position at American Family Care Clark?
Company Overview
We are searching for full-time Advanced Practice Providers - Physician Assistants (PAs) and/or Nurse Practitioners (NPs) - for our new urgent care center in Clark NJ. We provide high-quality walk-in medical care for the treatment of acute illnesses and injuries. Our state-of-the-art centers feature multiple exam rooms, digital x-rays, and an on-site laboratory (that includes hematology and chemistry testing). Our centers are open weekdays from 8am to 8pm and weekends from 8am to 5pm.
Our compensation is based on a highly competitive hourly rate. We offer full-time clinical staff medical, dental, and vision plan coverage, 401k plan participation, paid vacation time, and a CME allowance. We also cover medical malpractice insurance expenses.
Position Description
Advanced Practice Providers report directly to our Medical Director and are primarily responsible for the provision of high quality medical care to our urgent care and occupational medicine patients. Mid-Level Providers must also: (i) actively manage all aspects of patient care while on-shift; (ii) supervise and direct the center’s other clinical staff; (iii) ensure that all charts are accurately completed in a timely manner; and (iv) adhere to all clinical policies and protocols.
Qualifications
- NJ medical license, NJ C.D.S. card and Federal D.E.A. license;
- Board-certification;
- A.C.L.S. and D.O.T. certifications;
- Prior urgent care experience;
- Familiarity with occupational medicine;
- Comfort and experience treating patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics;
- Clinical ability to suture lacerations, drain abscesses, set minor fractures, and read x-rays;
- Clean medical malpractice record;
- Effective and compassionate communicator with staff, patients, and family;
- Willingness to mentor clinical staff;
- Highly professional appearance and attitude;
- Able to multi-task effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment; and
- High-energy individual with a positive attitude who is passionate about patient care.