Physician Assitant (Provider)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Dental insurance

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Torrance is looking for both full-time and part-time Physician Assistants who can see patients independently in an urgent care setting. Candidates must be board certified with active California licensure and have experience in urgent care. Responsibilities include performing health assessments and providing patient care under supervision. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family.
• Professional appearance and attitude required.
• 1+ year ER/UC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed health histories and develop comprehensive medical assessments.
• Formulate medical diagnoses and referrals to health care facilities.
• Interpret patient data to determine management and treatment.
• Provide instructions regarding health care to patients and families.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Multi-task

Knowledge of EMR and Codes

Education

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified

Active Physician Assistant licensure in California

Job description

Job Summary

Looking for both full time and part time Physician Assistant who is able to see patients independently in an urgent care setting. Prior experience in urgent care is necessary. The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved agreement, as outlined by their governing board. Works collaboratively with staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction. This position works directly with AFC Torrance. Medical Director will be supervising and will be available for any questions that providers may have.

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 California, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required
• Able to multi-task and work independently
• Knowledge of EMR and codes

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Dental insurance

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 Torrance is a franchisee of AFC.