What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant position at American Family Care?
Join Our Team in Saraland, AL!
Are you a dedicated healthcare professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming community? American Family Care (AFC) is excited to announce openings for experienced Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs) at our cutting-edge urgent care facility in Saraland, AL. If you have a minimum of 2 years of experience in primary or urgent care, you might be the perfect fit for our team!
Why Join American Family Care (AFC)?
As the largest urgent care network in the country, AFC offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive professionally while making a difference in the community.
Benefits of working with AFC:
- Competitive base hourly pay with performance bonuses.
- 100% outpatient schedule with no nights or on-call duties.
- Shift-based with rotating weekends and holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Retirement plan with 401(k) company match.
- Paid time off and short-term/long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance and malpractice coverage.
- UpToDate subscription
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician.
- Manage chronic illness care in partnership with physicians.
- Diagnose and treat a wide range of healthcare issues.
- Educate patients and families on preventive care, treatment plans, and medication use.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records.
- Conduct Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests.
- Prescribe medications within your scope of practice.
- Promote preventive and health maintenance care through patient education and counseling.
- Stay current with medical advancements and integrate new knowledge into practice.
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Current certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) or Physician Assistant (PANCE).
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years in primary or urgent care.
- Skills: Proficient in using EMR systems, flexible with weekends and holidays, excellent communication skills, and a positive, patient-first attitude.
If you’re ready to advance your career in a city that offers both professional fulfillment and an exceptional quality of life, consider joining AFC in Saraland, AL. Apply today and become part of a team that’s committed to providing outstanding care to our community!
