Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
Apply NowCompany: American Family Care
Location: Boston, MA 02115
Description:
Summary: At American Family Care, it is our mission to provide the best healthcare possible in a kind and caring environment while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.
Delivering the Best Healthcare Possible
Assesses patient needs within an urgent care and primary care setting
Appropriately triages patients to differentiate the patient needs
Evaluates patients in a timely manner, putting patient care above clerical duties
Performs a thorough history and physical exam on each patient
Creates an individualized, evidence-based plan of care
Appropriately consults the supervising or back-up physician
Effectively manages private, occupational medicine, and workers' compensation patients
Follows evidence-based standards for ordering laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies
Uses evidence-based resources (i.e. Up to Date) for treatment options
Orders and prescribes appropriate medications based upon best practice standards
Appropriately consults and refers to specialist
Performs procedures including, but not limited to, local anesthesia, digital blocks, wound management and closure, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, manages orthopedic appliances, & initial fracture management.
Complies with current rules and regulations by the governing bodies of state for
Educates patients regarding the disease process and discharge plan
Approaches the vocation of health care as an opportunity for lifelong learning
Completes training requirements, including CME requirements for specialty
Serves as a resource in educating other staff members
Respecting the Rights of All of Our Patients
Treats every patient professionally and compassionately
Utilizes the platinum rule by treating others the way that they want to be treated
Communicates with clinical staff regarding patient condition and plan of care
Maintains patient confidentiality
Creating a Kind and Caring Environment
Arrives to work on-time
Adheres to the dress code HR- 500 policy
Professional and respectful of staff
Caring for Patients at Times and Locations Convenient to the Patient
Will see all patients that arrive until the time the clinic closes
Efficiently evaluates and treats patients in a timely manner while still maintaining high quality and safety as well as an outstanding experience.
Delivering Care in an Economical Manner
Accurately documents the patient visit and follow up care to communicate, mitigate risk, and ensure appropriate billing and coding
Completes charts within 3 days of shift
Basic Qualifications
Actively certified by the Medical Board and able to see all patients across the lifespan
Licensed provider in the state of practice
Does not have an encumbered license
Ability to work well independently evaluating and managing patients
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Friendly and customer-service oriented
Able to work well in team environment
DOT certification or the ability to be certified within 90 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications
o CPR training
PS: It's All About You!
American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.
Please note that a position may be for a company-owned or franchise location. Each franchise-owned and operated location recruits, hires, trains, and manages their own employees, sets their own employment policies and procedures, and provides compensation and benefits determined by that franchise owner. Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Delivering the Best Healthcare Possible
Assesses patient needs within an urgent care and primary care setting
Appropriately triages patients to differentiate the patient needs
Evaluates patients in a timely manner, putting patient care above clerical duties
Performs a thorough history and physical exam on each patient
Creates an individualized, evidence-based plan of care
Appropriately consults the supervising or back-up physician
Effectively manages private, occupational medicine, and workers' compensation patients
Follows evidence-based standards for ordering laboratory, radiology and other diagnostic studies
Uses evidence-based resources (i.e. Up to Date) for treatment options
Orders and prescribes appropriate medications based upon best practice standards
Appropriately consults and refers to specialist
Performs procedures including, but not limited to, local anesthesia, digital blocks, wound management and closure, foreign body removal, incision and drainage, manages orthopedic appliances, & initial fracture management.
Complies with current rules and regulations by the governing bodies of state for
Educates patients regarding the disease process and discharge plan
Approaches the vocation of health care as an opportunity for lifelong learning
Completes training requirements, including CME requirements for specialty
Serves as a resource in educating other staff members
Respecting the Rights of All of Our Patients
Treats every patient professionally and compassionately
Utilizes the platinum rule by treating others the way that they want to be treated
Communicates with clinical staff regarding patient condition and plan of care
Maintains patient confidentiality
Creating a Kind and Caring Environment
Arrives to work on-time
Adheres to the dress code HR- 500 policy
Professional and respectful of staff
Caring for Patients at Times and Locations Convenient to the Patient
Will see all patients that arrive until the time the clinic closes
Efficiently evaluates and treats patients in a timely manner while still maintaining high quality and safety as well as an outstanding experience.
Delivering Care in an Economical Manner
Accurately documents the patient visit and follow up care to communicate, mitigate risk, and ensure appropriate billing and coding
Completes charts within 3 days of shift
Basic Qualifications
Actively certified by the Medical Board and able to see all patients across the lifespan
Licensed provider in the state of practice
Does not have an encumbered license
Ability to work well independently evaluating and managing patients
Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
Friendly and customer-service oriented
Able to work well in team environment
DOT certification or the ability to be certified within 90 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications
o CPR training
PS: It's All About You!
American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 250 clinics and 800 in-network physicians caring for over 6 million patients a year, AFC is the nation's leading provider of urgent care, accessible primary care, and occupational medicine. Ranked by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., AFC's stated mission is to provide the best healthcare possible, in a kind and caring environment, while respecting the rights of all patients, in an economical manner, at times and locations convenient to the patient.
If you are looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in the lives of others, join us on our mission. We invite you to grow with us and experience for yourself the satisfying and fulfilling work that the healthcare industry provides.
Please note that a position may be for a company-owned or franchise location. Each franchise-owned and operated location recruits, hires, trains, and manages their own employees, sets their own employment policies and procedures, and provides compensation and benefits determined by that franchise owner. Company-owned locations provide a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, matching 401(k), and more.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer