Physician Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

Position Description: Physician Assistant-Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine

AFC Urgent Care is looking for Physician Assistants who enjoy the practice of medicine and the chance to focus exclusively on patient care. We are hiring both Full Time and/or Part Time Physician Assistants.
If you are looking for the type of freedom and autonomy of practicing medicine in your own office, but without the heavy financial and administrative burden normally associated with establishing and maintaining your own practice, AFC Urgent Care may be right for you.
Our state-of-the-art centers offer digital x-ray, CLIA approved labs and prescription drugs on-site with a highly-trained and friendly medical staff. Physician Assistants have an extensive patient base ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics with an interesting diversity of patient issues.
With over 350 centers open nationwide offering our providers a comfortable work / life balance with no on-call, flexible full and part time shift options, paid malpractice insurance and competitive compensation, our team of providers continues to grow.

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 or pre-scheduled 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.

Compensation

• FT Pay: $125,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year
• PT Pay: $62,500.00 - $110,000.00 per year (Expected hours: 20 30 per week)

Benefits/Perks

• Great small business and fast-paced work environment
• Paid Malpractice Insurance
• Flexible scheduling FT and PT shifts available
• Never be on-call work your hours and only your hours
• Clientele of repeat patients, that value our expertise & relationships
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time Off
• Health Benefits
• CME stipend

Physician Assistant Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Providing the highest quality patient care
• Managing all patient care at the center
• Ordering and reading all diagnostic x-rays, EKGs and labs
• Perform laceration repair, I&Ds, splinting, eye injury exams, ear lavage and IV infusions
• Ensuring medical staff follows proper protocols and conducts patient call backs
• Ensuring prescription medication and CLIA approved laboratory compliance
• Ensuring accuracy of International Classification of Diseases (ICD) Rev 10 codes
• Recommending additional urgent care equipment, supplies and medications needed
• Supervising and mentoring of medical staff on shift
• Ensuring all charts and medical records (which are kept electronically) are accurately completed in a timely manner
• Ensuring patients are discharged with detailed instructions
• Ensuring biological specimens are collected and processed in the lab
• Adhering to all center policies and procedures

Physician Assistant Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or other Pre-medical diploma
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies diploma
• Active and current National Commission Physician Assistant certification
• Active and current Medical and/or Osteopathic Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania
• Active and current Federal DEA Mid-Level Practitioner Physician Assistant license
• Active and current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Active and current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of one year working as PA-C Provider in Urgent Care or Emergency Medicine
• Familiar with occupational medicine
• Comfort and experience treating patients of all ages from pediatrics to geriatrics (6months+)
• Effective and compassionate communicator with staff, patients and family
• High-energy individual with a professional appearance and attitude, team player, multi-tasker, and passionate about the practice of medicine
• Active and current National Registry DOT/CDL Medical Examiner certification a plus