Advanced Practice Provider PART TIME

American Family Care; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life/AD&D

STD

LTD

Job summary

A health care provider in Houston is seeking a part-time Advanced Practice Provider. The role involves examining patients, prescribing treatments, and managing care in a team-driven environment. Ideal candidates will hold a master's degree, relevant certifications, and have over one year of urgent care experience. The position offers a dynamic work setting aimed at improving patient health and requires adherence to state healthcare standards. Join a team dedicated to quality care in a growing clinic.

Qualifications

• 1+ years’ experience in Urgent Care.
• 1+ years’ experience as a Single Provider.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certified preferred.
• DOT Certification required.
• BLS or ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, document medical histories, and answer questions.
• Prescribe treatments and manage medication side effects.
• Perform minor procedures and advise on lifestyle changes.
• Maintain patient records and comply with health privacy laws.
• Provide lifestyle and dietary guidance to improve health.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and complete charts.
• Adhere to quality, safety, and infection control standards.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication prescribing

Minor procedures

Patient advising

Confidentiality compliance

Education

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

Job description

Join to apply for the Advanced Practice Provider PART TIME role at American Family Care

Current listing posted 1 week ago. Apply early to be among the first 25 applicants.

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

• 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 Advanced 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, have close vision, stand for extended periods, reach and bend, periodically lift and move items of no more than ten (10) pounds, and walk.

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

American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient‑centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in‑network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest‑growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.