Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Chelsea, AL - American Healthcare Resources

American Family Care presents an outstanding opportunity for Physician Assistants or Nurse Practitioners to join our exceptional team in Chelsea, Alabama.

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
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues
• Educate patients and families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and the use of prescribed treatments and medications
• Maintain accurate, legible, and confidential medical records
• Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatments, outcomes, education, and referrals
• Serve as a Medical Examiner and perform Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examinations
• Order diagnostic tests as appropriate
• Prescribe medications within the scope of the license
• Facilitate the evaluation of records by physicians and peers for quality and standards and implement constructive directives
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and the use of prescribed treatments and medications through education and counseling
• Stay current with new knowledge from conferences, workshops, professional literature, or hands-on training and incorporate it into clinical practice
• Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations

Qualifications:

• Current licensure as a Certified Registered Family Nurse Practitioner (ANCC or AANP) or Physician Assistant (PANCE)
• Experience providing care for patients of all age groups
• Proficiency in performing minor procedures
• Experience in an urgent care, emergency department (ED), or primary care setting

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base hourly pay with performance bonuses
• 100% outpatient schedule with no nights or calls
• Shift-based with rotating weekends and holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement plan with 401(k) company match
• Paid time off
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Malpractice insurance coverage
• UpToDate Subscription

About AFC Urgent Care:

Join the largest accessible urgent care network in the country. AFC Urgent Care provides quality care seven days a week on a walk-in basis. Our state-of-the-art medical centers focus on treating acute illnesses and injuries, as well as providing accessible primary care. Each clinic is equipped with a moderately complex lab and full-scope digital X-ray units. We accept most major insurance plans.