Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Urgent Care

American Family Care; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 82,656 - 96,432; Full time

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Cypress, Texas, is seeking an Urgent Care Provider NP/PA to deliver high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include performing health assessments, formulating medical diagnoses, and collaborating with team members for effective patient management. Qualifications include a current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure and strong communication skills. The role offers competitive hourly compensation ranging from $60.00 to $70.00, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of ER/UC experience preferred.
• DEA number and state-controlled substance certificate required.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed health histories and assessments.
• Formulate medical diagnoses and institute therapy.
• Interpret and analyze patient data for management.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

Professional appearance and attitude

Education

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified

Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure

Job description

Urgent Care Provider NP/PA – American Family Care

Job Summary

The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for patients within the scope of training and approved 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 in 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).

Compensation

$60.00 – $70.00 per hour.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.