Physician Assistant - Nurse Practioner - APP - Urgent Care

AFC Urgent Care; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Competitive compensation

Dental, Vision insurance

Great Work Environment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

AFC Urgent Care in Naperville and Willowbrook seeks a Physician Assistant (APP) to evaluate patients, collect histories, and formulate diagnoses with physician oversight. You will read tests, explain results, and manage therapies while maintaining strong patient communication.

The ideal candidate holds an active PA license, has experience with medical terminology, and excels in charting and teamwork in a fast-paced urgent care setting. Training paths are available; shifts vary across locations.

Qualifications

• Active state license as a Physician Assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with medical terminology and charting.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic tests and data.

Responsibilities

• Examine patients, take medical history, and document records.
• Read test results, interpret data, and offer diagnostic input.
• Explain test results and health outcomes to patients.
• Prescribe therapy or medications with physician approval.
• Collaborate with nurses, PAs, and physicians on treatment plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Medical terminology

Charting and documentation

Critical thinking

Education

PA license

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

We are seeking a new APP to join our team at our Naperville and Willowbrook locations. Candidates should expect to work at either location although we will try to keep you in one location if desired and compatible with the practice needs. We are open M-F 8-8 and SS 8-5. All candidates must be willing to work all shift types.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• 401K
• Health Insurance, Dental, Vision
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking an APP to join our team! As an APP, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
• Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
• Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
• Prescribe medication or therapy or perform procedures
• Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan

Qualifications

• Valid state licensing required
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

We are open to new grads who are willing to go through a training program with our director. This would entail a lower starting compensation and odd hours until proficient in the clinic.

All are eligible for additional compensation for obtaining certifications:

DOT, Limited X-ray

Earning these certifications will increase hourly compensation.