Urgent Care Physician Assistant - PA-C

American Family Care, Inc.; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 89,544 - 117,096; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CME stipend

Flexible scheduling

Retirement benefit

Competitive salary

Job summary

American Family Care, Inc. seeks a Certified Physician Assistant to assess and treat patients in a collaborative setting. Responsibilities include managing common acute conditions, maintaining accurate medical records, and educating patients on health practices. The position offers a pay range of $65.00 - $85.00 per hour, with options for full-time and part-time schedules, including weekend availability. This role is essential for ensuring high-quality patient care with a focus on teamwork and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute conditions in collaboration with a physician.
• Educate patients about preventive care and medications.
• Maintain accurate medical records and document all evaluations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system

Flexible and self-motivated

Teamwork

Patients First attitude

Education

Current licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• CME stipend
• Retirement benefit
• Retirement plan

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 locations.

Job Summary

Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician
• Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.
• Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
• Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations
• Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications within scope of license.
• Facilitate evaluation of records by physicians according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling.
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
• Experience with wound care and laceration management

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system
• Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required
• Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
• Excellent communication skills
• Works effectively in a team environment
• Projects a positive image and has a "Patients First" attitude
• Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable

Education and Experience

• Current licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Pay

$65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Medical Specialties

• Emergency Medicine
• Urgent Care

Schedule

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability