What are the responsibilities and job description for the NURSE PRACTITIONER / PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT position at American Family Care?
Summary : At American Family Care, it is our mission 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.
Delivering the Best Healthcare Possible
- Assesses patient needs within an urgent care and primary care setting
- Appropriately triages patients to differentiate the patient needs
- Evaluates patients in a timely manner, putting patient care above clerical duties
- Performs a thorough history and physical exam on each patient
- Creates an individualized, evidence-based plan of care
- Appropriately consults the supervising or back-up physician
- Effectively manages private, occupational medicine, and workers' compensation patients
- Follows evidence-based standards for ordering laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies
- Uses evidence-based resources (i.e. Up to Date) for treatment options
- Orders and prescribes appropriate medications based upon best practice standards
- Appropriately consults and refers to specialist
- Performs procedures including, but not limited to, local anesthesia, digital blocks, wound management and closure, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, manages orthopedic appliances, & initial fracture management.
- Complies with current rules and regulations by the governing bodies of state for
- Educates patients regarding the disease process and discharge plan
- Approaches the vocation of health care as an opportunity for lifelong learning
- Completes training requirements, including CME requirements for specialty
- Serves as a resource in educating other staff members
Respecting the Rights of All of Our Patients
Creating a Kind and Caring Environment
Caring for Patients at Times and Locations Convenient to the Patient
Delivering Care in an Economical Manner
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
o CPR training
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.
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
