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American Family Care West Chester

APP- Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant

American Family Care West Chester, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States, 19380


Benefits/Perks

Great small business work environment

Flexible scheduling

Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, CME stipend, and more!

Company OverviewAmerican 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 located in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

Job SummaryThe Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved 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 and condition of the patient

Provide high-quality patient care.

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

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

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

Interpret and analyze and interpret lab studies and reports

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family

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

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

Professional appearance and attitude

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified – (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred)

Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner license in Pennsylvania and unrestricted DEA certification

Able to multi-task and work independently