Staff Physician

American Family Care West Chester

Staff Physician

West Chester, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Great small business work environment

    Flexible scheduling

    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

    To provide high-quality care to all patients. To assist in directing staff in the support of the care of our patients.

    Responsibilities

    Provide high-quality patient care.

    Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint and condition of the patient

    Ensure all charts are filled out and medical records are completed in a timely fashion

    Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment

    Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions

    Process biological specimens when needed

    Analyze and interpret lab studies and reports

    Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

    Qualifications

    Board Certified/Board Eligible – Emergency Room, Family Practice, or Internal Medicine (w/ER or UC experience)

    Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family

    Confident in suturing, splinting, minor office procedures, x-ray reads, treating all ages

    Professional appearance and attitude

    DOT Certification, preferred. If not DOT-certified, applicant willing to become DOT certified (employer will pay for training)

    Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

    Active and current medical licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate, as required

    Ability to multi-task and work independently