Advanced Practice Provider

American Family Care Gunbarrel; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefit

CME stipend

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chattanooga, TN is looking for an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include performing health histories, formulating medical diagnoses, and providing treatment. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and relevant healthcare certifications. The position offers a supportive work environment and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• 1 year ER/UC experience preferred.
• DEA number and state-controlled substance certificate required.
• Professional appearance and attitude essential.
• Active TN NP/PA license, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed health histories and review patient records.
• Formulate diagnoses and institute necessary therapies or referrals.
• Interpret patient data for management and treatment.
• Interpret data to guide patient management and treatment.
• Educate patients and families on care and health promotion.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Independent work

Independent worker

Education

Board Certification by ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA

Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure

State-controlled substance certificate

Board certification (ANCC/AANP/NCCPA)

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