Advanced Practice Provider

American Family Care LaPorte; Indiana; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to providing high-quality urgent care. In this role, you will be responsible for examining patients, prescribing medications, and performing minor procedures to ensure the best possible outcomes. You will work closely with a team of healthcare professionals, making a significant impact on patient care and community health. This position offers a collaborative environment where your expertise will be valued, and you will have the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to the well-being of your patients. If you are passionate about healthcare and ready to take the next step in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life/AD&D

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university required.
• Licensed as APRN or PA with 1+ years in urgent care.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients and document medical history accurately.
• Prescribe medications and discuss potential side effects.
• Perform minor procedures and provide lifestyle advice.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Medication Prescription

Minor Procedures

Patient Confidentiality

Lifestyle Advice

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advance Life Support (ACLS)

DOT Certification

Job description

Summary

At AFC Urgent Care, our Providers focus on episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries. We have a CLIA-waived lab and full scope digital x-rays. Providers meet, assess, and diagnose patients in our clinic and provide them with healthcare services that meet state and national standards for caregiving. The right candidate will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals in our organization.

Essential Functions

1. Examine patients (6 months and older), obtain and document accurate medical history, address patients' concerns, and answer patients' questions.
2. Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified medical conditions.
3. Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment.
4. Perform any minor procedures necessary for patient management, including but not limited to, suturing, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, etc.
5. Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.
6. Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.
7. Complete patients' charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments.

Marginal Functions

1. Accurately complete all medical records in a timely manner.
2. Adhere to ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Qualifications

1. Master’s Degree from an Accredited University.
2. Licensed as Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) OR Physician Assistant (PA).
3. Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner OR Board-Certified Physician's Assistant.
4. Current Texas State License.
5. 1+ years’ experience in Urgent Care.
6. 1+ years’ experience as Single Provider.
7. Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advance Life Support (ACLS) certified preferred.
8. DOT Certification required.

Required Licensing

1. Texas State Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) OR Physician Assistant (PA).
2. DOT Certification.
3. APRN or PA.

Physical Demands required for this position include: the ability to speak clearly, hear clearly, close vision, the ability to stand for extended periods, the ability to reach and bend, periodic lifting and moving of items of no more than ten (10) pounds, and walking.

Work Environment while performing the duties of this job are working in an indoor healthcare environment, working with a moderate noise level, working with a potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and diseases with a requirement to wear appropriate PPE, (ie. gloves, masks, etc.)

Benefits (available for full-time employees ONLY)

1. Medical.
2. Dental.
3. Vision.
4. 401(k).
5. Life/AD&D.
6. STD.
7. LTD.