Urgent Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant

American Family Care Eldridge; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Houston is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to deliver patient care efficiently. The role involves comprehensive medical assessments, emergency treatment, and collaboration with healthcare staff to promote patient satisfaction. The ideal candidate must be Board Certified with necessary licensure. Competitive benefits and a flexible work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 1 year of ER/UC experience preferred.
• DEA number and state-controlled substance certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Perform health histories and develop medical assessments.
• Formulate diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals.
• Provide emergency treatment in critical situations.
• Interpret patient data to determine management and treatment.
• Guide patients and families regarding healthcare promotion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to multi-task

Professional appearance and attitude

Education

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified

Active Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling

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