Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Full-Time

American Family Care • West Hartford, CT

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About The Position

American Family Care (AFC) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient urgent care. AFC describes a patient-first, supportive clinical environment focused on clinical excellence, work-life balance, and community impact. The position offers a shift-based schedule, competitive base pay with performance bonuses, a collaborative clinical team, and professional development and CME resources. There are no overnights or on-call duties; the schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays.

The provider assesses, diagnoses, and treats patients of all ages; manages acute conditions, infections, and injuries; and performs minor procedures. The role also includes conducting physicals, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, counseling patients, maintaining documentation, and collaborating with supervising physicians and other team members to support quality care.

Requirements

• Certified Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) with an active state license, or Certified Physician Assistant (NCCPA) with an active state license.
• At least 2 years of experience in urgent care, family medicine, or emergency care.
• Skilled in urgent care procedures and comfortable working in a fast-paced clinic.
• Excellent communication skills and a patient-centered mindset.
• Active BLS certification, or ability to obtain it within the defined onboarding period.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages in an urgent care setting.
• Manage acute conditions, infections, and injuries.
• Perform minor procedures such as suturing, splinting, and incision and drainage.
• Conduct comprehensive physicals, including DOT and employment exams.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including labs, X-rays, and EKGs.
• Counsel patients on care plans and preventive health strategies.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and team members to ensure quality care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Generous paid time off.
• 100% covered malpractice insurance.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• UpToDate subscription.
• CME and ongoing educational resources.
• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses.
• Flexible shift-based schedule.
• Collaborative clinical team and approachable leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed