Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

American Family Care, Inc.; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague Referral Bonus Program

Paid time off

Sick leave

Medical Malpractice Coverage

401K

Support with professional growth &

professional certification

Job summary

American Family Care, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our urgent care team. The ideal candidate will assess patient needs and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes independent patient encounters and effective communication. Requirements include active state licensure as NP/PA, board certification (ANCC/AANP/NCCPA), and DEA/state-controlled substance credentials. DOT certification is also preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years experience managing patient encounters independently
• Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Board Certified by ANCC/AANP/NCCPA (with ER/UC experience preferred)
• Active NP/PA licensure, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, detailed health histories, review records, and develop medical assessments with appropriate orders
• Formulate medical diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals
• Institute emergency measures and stabilization in urgent scenarios
• Interpret patient data to determine status and management
• Provide healthcare guidance to patients and families
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Excellent communicator

Independently manage patient Encouters

Professional appearance

Education

Active NP/PA licensure in state

Board Certified (ANCC/AANP/NCCPA)

DEA number

State-controlled substance certificate

DOT Certification

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have experience in Urgent Care clinical settings, and possess the ability to provide high-quality patient care. As a NP/PA, you will be responsible for assessing patient needs, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

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

• 1-3 years experience managing patient encounters independently as a solo provider
• 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
• DOT Certification

Benefits

• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
• Paid time off
• Sick leave
• Medical Malpractice Coverage
• 401K
• Support with professional growth & professional certification