Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

American Family Care - Prattville, AL

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

Position: Licensed provider in an urgent care and primary care setting

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City: Prattville

State: AL

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Job Responsibilities

Assess patient needs within an urgent care and primary care setting
Appropriately triage patients to differentiate patient needs
Evaluate patients in a timely manner, prioritizing patient care over clerical duties
Perform a thorough history and physical exam on each patient
Create individualized, evidence-based plan of care
Consult the supervising or back-up physician as needed
Manage private, occupational medicine, and workers’ compensation patients
Follow evidence-based standards for ordering laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies
Use evidence-based resources for treatment options
Order and prescribe appropriate medications based upon best practice standards
Consult and refer to specialists as necessary
Perform procedures including local anesthesia, digital blocks, wound management and closure, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, managing orthopedic appliances, and initial fracture management
Comply with current rules and regulations by the governing bodies of the state
Educate patients regarding the disease process and discharge plan
Complete training requirements, including CME requirements for specialty
Serve as a resource in educating other staff members
Treat every patient professionally and compassionately
Communicate with clinical staff regarding patient condition and plan of care
Maintain patient confidentiality
Evaluate and treat patients in a timely manner while maintaining high quality and safety
Accurately document the patient visit and follow-up care
Complete charts within 3 days of shift

Required Skills

Core Skills

Active medical board certification
Ability to work independently in evaluating and managing patients
Friendly and customer-service oriented
Teamwork skills

Preferred Skills

DOT certification or the ability to be certified within 90 days of employment
CPR training

Requirements

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License & Certification:

Licensed provider in the state of practice
No encumbered license

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Matching 401(k)

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Equal Opportunity Employer
Opportunity may be for a company-owned or franchise location; franchise locations manage their own employment policies and benefits

Facility Details

Name: American Family Care

Description: A leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians.

Specialties:

Urgent care
Primary care
Occupational medicine

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.