Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant - Worcester, MA

American Family Care (AFC) Urgent Care, the nation's largest accessible urgent care network, is actively recruiting Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our exceptional team in Worcester, MA

Position Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients in collaboration with a designated physician. Your work will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a state-of-the-art facility.

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 care of patients with chronic illnesses.
• Diagnose and treat acute, chronic, and long-term healthcare issues.
• Educate patients and families about preventive care, medical conditions, and prescribed treatments or 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 to ensure quality and implement constructive directives.
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care through education and counseling.
• Stay updated with current medical knowledge from conferences, workshops, and professional literature and incorporate it into clinical practice.

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.

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 lab and full-scope digital X-ray units, and we accept most major insurance plans.

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