Advanced Practice Provider

American Family Care Richmond; Richmond (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life/AD&D

STD

LTD

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks an Advance Practice Registered Nurse or Physician Assistant to join their team. This role involves examining patients, prescribing treatments, and collaborating with a dedicated team. Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree, a current Texas license, and relevant experience in urgent care. Benefits for full-time employees include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a relevant field is required.
• 1+ years experience in urgent care is necessary.
• Current Texas State License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, obtain and document their medical history.
• Prescribe medications and discuss potential side effects.
• Perform minor procedures and maintain patient confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Examination

Pharmaceutical Prescribing

Patient Confidentiality

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advance Life Support (ACLS)

Lifestyle Advice

Education

Master’s Degree from an Accredited University

Texas State Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) OR Physician Assistant (PA)

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 and will enjoy working closely with other healthcare professionals in our organization.

Essential Functions

Examine patients (6 months and older), obtain and document accurate medical history, address patients' concerns, and answer patients' questions.

Prescribe pharmaceuticals, other medications, and treatment regimens to treat identified medical conditions.

Discuss potential side effects of medication/treatment with patients and ensure that all allergy information is up to date before prescribing medication/treatment.

Perform any minor procedures necessary for patient management, including but not limited to, suturing, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, etc.

Provide advice to patients for lifestyle and diet changes that may improve their health or help to treat the health issue they are experiencing.

Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with all federal and state health information privacy laws.

Complete patients' charts and information to reflect current findings and treatments.

Marginal Functions

Accurately complete all medical records in a timely manner.

Adhere to ongoing quality improvement objectives and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree from an Accredited University

Licensed as Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) OR Physician Assistant (PA)

Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner OR Board-Certified Physician's Assistant

Current Texas State License

1+ years’ experience in Urgent Care

1+ years’ experience as Single Provider

Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advance Life Support (ACLS) certified preferred.

DOT Certification required

Required Licensing

Texas State Advance Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) OR Physician Assistant (PA)

DOT Certification

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)

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life/AD&D

STD

LTD