What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practioner/Physician Assistant position at American Family Care Thornton?
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
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 practice 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 and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological, and diagnostic studies appropriate to the patient's presenting complaint, age, sex, and clinical condition
- Formulate diagnoses and institute therapy, or refer patients to appropriate health care facilities, specialists, agencies, and community resources
- Perform common urgent care procedures, including but not limited to:
- Laceration repair (simple and layered closures, tissue adhesive, and staples)
- Incision and drainage of abscesses
- Splinting and immobilization of fractures, sprains, and other musculoskeletal injuries
- Foreign body removal (skin, eye, ear, and nose)
- Wound care and burn management
- Digital blocks, local anesthesia, and other minor procedures as appropriate
- Interpret point-of-care lab results, ECGs, and in-house x-rays to guide patient management, with radiology over-read as applicable
- Institute emergency measures and stabilization in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, seizures, poisoning, and allergic reactions while awaiting EMS transfer to a higher level of care when indicated
- Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, management, and treatment
- Evaluate and treat workers' compensation and occupational medicine patients, including completion of required documentation
- Provide education and guidance on health care and health promotion to patients, families, and caregivers
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications
- Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
- Professional appearance and attitude
- ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified
- 1 yr of ER or UC provider experience
- 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 multitask and work independently
Salary : $55 - $75