Nurse PractionerPhysician Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off

Job summary

American Family Care Lakewood is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to care for patients within the scope of training and approval. The APP will work with other providers to ensure efficient patient flow and high satisfaction.

Responsibilities include comprehensive histories, diagnoses, therapy, emergency interventions, and patient education. Licensure, DEA, and state-controlled substance certification are required; ER/UC experience is preferred.

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

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, detailed health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for patient condition
• Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals
• Institute emergency measures and stabilization in emergencies
• Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, management and treatment
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Excellent communicator

Professional appearance

Multi-tasking

Education

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure (state)

DEA number

State-controlled substance certificate

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