Urgent Care Physician Assistant PAC

American Family Care Old Bridge; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Flexible scheduling

CME stipend

Job summary

American Family Care is seeking a Certified Physician Assistant to assess, diagnose, and treat patients in collaboration with a designated physician at our New Jersey location. Responsibilities include managing acute conditions, coordinating with physicians, educating patients, maintaining medical records, ordering tests, and promoting preventive care.

The role requires weekend and holiday availability, EMR proficiency, and prior urgent care experience; competitive hourly pay and benefits are

Qualifications

• Must hold current PA licensure and be registered to practice.
• Experience in primary/urgent care is desirable.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat patients with acute conditions in collaboration with a physician.
• Collaborate with physicians in the care of patients with chronic illnesses.
• Educate patients on preventive care and prescribed treatments.
• Maintain accurate medical records in the EMR system.
• Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Prescribe medications within license scope.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Patients First attitude

Weekend/holiday availability

Urgent care experience

Education

Certified Physician Assistant license

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Benefits/Perks
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, CME stipend, and more!

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 physician(s) 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

Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Emergency Medicine
• Urgent Care

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Schedule:

• 12-hour shift
• Weekend availability