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American Family Care NW Fresno

Advanced Practice Provider- Worker's Comp

American Family Care NW Fresno, Fresno, California, United States, 93650

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Benefits

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Savings bank

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Benefits/Perks

Annual Retention Bonus

Up to $1,500 annual allowance for medical education courses and professional memberships

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement benefits

Employee referral incentives

Flexible scheduling

Job Summary The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) cares for our patients within the scope of training and approved the agreement, as outlined by their governing board. Works collaboratively with other providers and staff to ensure efficient patient flow and a high level of patient satisfaction. This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between franchises.

The ideal candidate will be confident in providing comprehensive care to patients of all ages with a wide variety of urgent medical needs, including minor injuries, acute illnesses, and preventive services. They also need to be able to see work-related injuries, pre‑employment physicals and DOT physicals. If you are not already certified with DOT, you will need to be certified ideally prior to the start date or 60 days after your first day.

This is reimbursed by the company after completion of the course.

Responsibilities

Perform complete, detailed, and accurate health histories, review patient records, develop comprehensive medical assessments, and order laboratory, radiological and diagnostic studies appropriate for complaint, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient

Perform minor procedures (e.g., suturing, splinting, wound care, incision & drainage)

Prescribe appropriate medications and treatments in accordance with state regulations

Diagnosis and treatment of work‑related injuries, physicals and other work‑related exams

Provide

occupational health services , including

DOT exams

and

treatment of workers' compensation injuries

Conduct

pre‑employment physicals

and other job‑related medical evaluations

Maintain

accurate and thorough patient records

in the

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Formulate medical and nursing diagnoses and institute therapy or referrals of patients to the appropriate health care facilities, agencies, and other resources of the community or physician

Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, convulsions, poisoning, and allergic reactions

Interpret and analyze patient data to determine patient status, patient management and treatment

Provide instructions and guidance regarding health care and health care promotion to patients/family/ significant others

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

1+ years

of experience in

Worker’s Comp care

Excellent communicator with staff, patients, and family

Professional appearance and attitude

ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certified – (with 1 yr ER/UC experience preferred)

Active and current Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner licensure in the state of practice, DEA number, and state‑controlled substance certificate, as required

Able to multi‑task and work independently

Company Overview American Family Care (AFC) is one of the largest primary and urgent care companies in the U.S., providing services seven days a week on a walk‑in basis. Our state‑of‑the‑art centers focus on the episodic treatment of acute illnesses and injuries, workers' compensation, and occupational medicine. Each location is equipped with an onsite lab and in‑house x‑ray capability. AFC is the parent company of AFC Franchising, LLC (AFCF).

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