Urgent Care Physician Assistant
American Family Care Old Bridge
- Milltown, NJ
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Great small business work environment
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, CME stipend, and more!
Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assess and treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma in collaboration with a physician
- Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic illnesses.
- Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
- Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
- Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations
- Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
- Prescribe medications within scope of license.
- Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s) according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.
- Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling.
- Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
- Experience with wound care and laceration management
- Assist in patient flow through patient triage and other nursing duties as needed
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
- Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system
- Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required
- Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
- Excellent communication skills
- Works effectively in a team environment
- Projects a positive image and has a “Patients First” attitude
- Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable
- Current licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.Job Types: Full-time, Part-timePay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hourBenefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Emergency Medicine
- Urgent Care
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability