Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

American Family Care, Inc.; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider is seeking a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to deliver high-quality patient care under the supervision of a Medical Director. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, emergency interventions, and patient education, ensuring efficient patient flow and satisfaction.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health/Dental/Vision insurance

401K Match

CME stipend

Qualifications

• Board Certified with 1 year ER/UC/FP experience preferred.
• Active and current licensure in New Jersey required.
• Able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed health histories and develop medical assessments.
• Institute emergency measures in critical situations.
• Provide healthcare instructions to patients and families.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certification

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Licensure

Job description

Benefits/Perks

Paid time off, Health/Dental/Vision insurance, 401K Match, CME stipend, and more!

Company Overview

American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest 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.

Job Summary

Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner cares for our patients under the supervision of our Medical Director. 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/FP experience preferred)
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of New Jersey, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
• Able to multi-task and work independently