Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

AFC Urgent Care Rockville is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

Benefits/Perks

• Extensive training provided
• Great small business work environment
• Flexible scheduling - Day shift ONLY
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefit
• Recognition and rewards/bonuses for high performance

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 since 1982. 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. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between centers.

Job Summary
Physician assistants/Nurse Practitioners will care for our patients within the scope of training, as outlined by their governing board. Physician assistants/Nurse Practitioners will work collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient care and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories and physical exams for each patient
• Review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order diagnostic studies (e.g., laboratory, radiological) as appropriate
• Formulate diagnoses and prescribe or administer treatment, medication, vaccination and other specialized medical care to treat or prevent illness and injury
• Perform procedures including laceration repair, orthopedics and provide referrals to medical specialists
• Document findings and treatment course in patient electronic medical record including follow-up notes
• Perform sports, DOT, pre-employment and annual physicals
• Evaluate patients for workers compensation injuries
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in emergency situations
• Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/significant others
• Complete necessary training/certificates
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 1 year ER experience preferred but new grads welcomed to apply
• NCCPA/AANP/ANCC Board Certified (as appropriate)
• Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in Maryland
• DEA number, and state-controlled substance certificate