Urgent Care Provider Weekends Only NP/PA

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

Job summary

A leading urgent care provider in Houston is seeking an Urgent Care Provider for weekend shifts. This role involves caring for patients, from conducting health assessments to instituting emergency measures. Required qualifications include active licensure as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and being board-certified. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $60.00 and $70.00, providing a fulfilling opportunity to work in a patient-centric healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified with 1 year ER/UC experience preferred.
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure.
• DEA number and state-controlled substance certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed health histories and develop comprehensive medical assessments.
• Institute emergency measures in situations such as cardiac arrest or shock.
• Provide health care instructions and guidance to patients and their families.

Skills

Excellent communication

Professional appearance and attitude

Ability to multi-task and work independently

Education

Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified

Job description

Urgent Care Provider Weekends Only NP/PA

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Job Summary

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

PS: It’s All About You!

American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.

Compensation

$60.00 - $70.00 per hour

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.