Physician - Family Practice jobs in Fremont, CA

Job Description

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner – Urgent Care, Pleasanton, CA

Are you passionate about providing outstanding and empathetic patient care? Do you desire to work on a highly accountable team that puts the needs of patients and team first?

Here’s your opportunity to work at a brand new, state-of-the-art medical clinic, led by well-trained physicians and an experienced Center Administrator.

We are seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner who is highly motivated and exceptionally detail-orientated to join our team at our new urgent care center. You must be a team player with great bedside manner. We are seeking someone who is interested in building a future in urgent care with us at our new clinic.

The Company

American Family Care® (AFC) has pioneered the concept of non-emergency room urgent care. Founded by Dr. Bruce Irwin in 1982, AFC now goes beyond broken bones, offering everything from flu shots to occupational medicine. We’re dedicated to quality care and patient satisfaction so that people can live life uninterrupted.

Inc. Magazine has ranked AFC as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. We’re proud to serve more than three million patients each year, and with over 200 clinics nationwide, we can offer accessible care close to home.

In support of our rapid nationwide growth, we are currently building out a new urgent care facility in Pleasanton, California. We are seeking a well-trained a physician assistant with urgent care experience to be part of our founding team. This is a ground-floor opportunity that can be converted to full-time if desire as the center grows.

What you can expect from AFC

• Compensation is between $76 and $85 per hour, dependent on previous work experience and training
• Highly supportive environment
• Medical malpractice insurance covered
• Full-time, working only 3-4 days per week (includes some weekend shifts per month)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, life and disability insurance provided
• Generous paid vacation or PTO package

Responsibilities

• You’ll see walk-in patients for a variety of needs

• Must be able to see and treat all ages

• Take detailed history and perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses

• Order x-rays and labs to assist in evaluating and diagnosing illnesses and injuries

• Interpret x-rays, lab results, and EKGs

• Perform urgent care procedures including but not limited to laceration repairs, suture/staple removal, incision & drainage, foreign body removal, large joint aspirations, nail removal, joint reductions and splinting

• Consult supervising physician based on the scope of practice and patient needs

• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities

• Communicate with collaborating physician as needed

• Triage and manage patient flow efficiently to minimize wait times

• Review and manage daily tasks, including patient callbacks regarding lab results

• Provide oversight and lead day-to-day operations for your team of medical assistants and support staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and certification, must be Board Certified (NP or PA)
• Active California license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner and be certified by the appropriate board, in good standing
• Active and unrestricted DEA License
• ACLS/BLS Certifications
• Ability to consult and treat patients of all ages in a confidential and impartial manner
• Experience in ER, urgent care or similar setting (minimum 1 year)
• Experience treating both pediatric and adult patient populations (all ages)
• Exceptional listening, interpersonal, and empathy skills

Clinic hours will be Mon-Fri 8am - 8pm, and Sat-Sun 8am - 5pm. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.