What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Physician Assistant (PA-C) position at American Family Care Naperville?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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
To provide high-quality care to all patients. To assist in directing staff in the support of the care of our patients.
Responsibilities
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Responsibilities & Duties
- Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma, and preventive medicine in collaboration with a physician
- Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with uncomplicated illnesses
- Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications
- Maintain legible, correct, and confidential medical records
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, and referrals
- Serve as Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate
- Prescribe medications within the scope of the license
- Facilitate evaluation of records by physicians (s), peers, for quality and standards according to protocols, and receive and implement constructive directives
- Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physical, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling
- Analyze new knowledge gained from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands-on training and assimilate this knowledge into clinical practice
- Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) in a Family or Current Licensure as a Physician Assistant (PANCE)
- Federal DEA License.
- Medicare and Medicaid credentialing and CAQH registered.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends 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
- Willing to work with multiple covering physicians in addition to collaborating with a physician
- Projects a positive image and has a “Patients First” attitude
- One or more years of Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is favorable.