PA-c

American Family Care Castle Rock

PA-c

Castle Rock, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    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 franchises.

    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.

    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

    Occupational Health/WC Level 1 and/or DOT certification highly preferred; or ability to certify in both within 12 months of hire.

    AFC Urgent Care is currently recruiting a compassionate Physician Assistant to work between our Castle Rock Clinic and SE Aurora Clinic. The ideal candidate is someone who passionately cares for providing high quality care to patients and enjoys the practice of medicine, while understanding the importance of having great bedside manners.

    Candidates should have at least one year of experience in Urgent Care, Family Medicine or Emergency Medicine.

    Candidates will be expected to be able to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and major holidays.

    DOT Certification will be required as we provide services for Occ Med Patients.

    Worker's Compensation experience is preferred.

    Active and current DEA number and state controlled substance certificate with full prescriptive authority is required.

    Full-time, Part-time, and PRN opportunities available.