Family Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant-Part-time

American Family Care Elizabeth•Elizabeth, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

American Family Care is hiring a part-time advanced practice provider—a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant—to provide urgent care and occupational medicine services in Elizabeth, New Jersey. The centers provide walk-in care for acute illnesses and injuries and are equipped with multiple exam rooms, digital x-rays, and an on-site laboratory. Clinic hours are weekdays from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The provider reports directly to the Medical Director and is responsible for delivering high-quality medical care. While on shift, the provider manages all aspects of patient care, supervises and directs clinical staff, completes charts accurately and promptly, and follows clinical policies and protocols. Compensation is based on a competitive hourly rate, and medical malpractice insurance expenses are covered. American Family Care operates walk-in primary and urgent care centers, offering treatment for acute illnesses and injuries, workers’ compensation, and occupational medicine. The company states that its mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate, economical care at convenient times and locations. The position may be with a company-owned or franchise location; franchise locations set their own employment policies, compensation, and benefits.

Requirements

Current New Jersey medical license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
New Jersey C.D.S. card and Federal D.E.A. license.
Board certification.
A.C.L.S. and D.O.T. certifications.
Prior urgent care experience.
Familiarity with occupational medicine.
Comfort and experience treating patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Clinical ability to suture lacerations, drain abscesses, set minor fractures, and read x-rays.
Clean medical malpractice record.
Effective and compassionate communication with staff, patients, and families.
Professional appearance and attitude.
Ability to multitask effectively and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to work 12-hour weekday and 9-hour weekend shifts.
High energy, a positive attitude, and passion for patient care.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality medical care to urgent care and occupational medicine patients.
Manage all aspects of patient care while on shift.
Supervise and direct the center’s other clinical staff.
Ensure patient charts are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
Adhere to clinical policies and protocols.
Treat patients of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics.
Perform clinical procedures including suturing lacerations, draining abscesses, setting minor fractures, and reading x-rays.
Mentor clinical staff.