Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant, Full-Time

American Family Care • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

American Family Care is hiring a full-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient urgent care. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients of all ages, managing acute conditions, infections, and injuries, and performing minor procedures. Providers also conduct physicals, order and interpret diagnostic tests, counsel patients, maintain documentation, and collaborate with supervising physicians and other team members to support quality care. The position offers a shift-based schedule with rotating weekends and holidays, no overnight shifts or on-call duty, and access to professional development and CME resources.

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, including 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

• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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