Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - SIGN ON BONUS - Tuscaloosa

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

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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.