Physician Assistant - Nurse Practioner - APP - Urgent Care

AFC Urgent Care•Naperville, IL

77d•$45 - $75•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a new APP to join our team at our Naperville and Willowbrook locations. Candidates should expect to work at either location although we will try to keep you in one location if desired and compatible with the practice needs. We are open M-F 8-8 and SS 8-5. All candidates must be willing to work all shift types. As an APP, you will be examining patients, collecting patient medical history, and making tentative diagnoses on minor and major issues. You will also be reading diagnostic tests and reports, interpreting data, taking the time with each patient to explain their test results and medical diagnoses, and prescribing therapy or medication with a physician's approval. The ideal candidate has an excellent bedside manner, experience charting in a medical environment, and has strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

Valid state licensing required
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience with medical terminology, charting, and diagnostic tests
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
The ideal candidate is a strong team player, willing to pitch in to provide the best experience for our patients from check in to discharge.

Nice To Haves

New grads who are willing to go through a training program with our director.

Responsibilities

Examine each patient, take a detailed medical history, and chart everything medically important in their records
Read test results, interpret data appropriately, and make diagnostic suggestions based on those results
Explain to the patient test results and expected health outcomes
Prescribe medication or therapy or perform procedures
Work closely with nurses, other Physician Assistants, and Physicians to formulate a full, comprehensive treatment plan