Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistant Urgent Care

American Family Care Elyson; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

American Family Care Elyson in Texas is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to deliver patient care within the scopes of training and agreement, collaborating with physicians and staff to maintain smooth patient flow and high satisfaction.

The APP will take histories, perform assessments, order tests, diagnose and treat, and provide patient education and referrals as needed. Prior ER/UC experience is preferred; licensure and DEA are required.

Qualifications

• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA board certification.
• Active and current licensure as PA or NP; DEA number required.
• State-controlled substance certificate, as required.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Excellent communication with staff, patients, and families.

Responsibilities

• Take complete, detailed health histories and assess complaints.
• Develop medical assessments and order labs/imaging.
• Institute treatment or referrals to facilities and resources.
• Institute emergency measures and stabilization when needed.
• Educate patients and families on care and health promotion.
• Collaborate with providers to ensure efficient patient flow.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Education

Board certified PA/NP (ANCC/AANP/NCCPA)

Active PA/NP licensure in state

DEA number

State-controlled substance certificate

Job description

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. This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

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

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).