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Urgent Care Physician Assistant - PA-C

American Family Care logoAmerican Family Care$140,000–$180,000/yrEast Brunswick, NJFull timePosted 1mo ago

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About the job

Benefits

  • Bonus based on performance
  • Training & development
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Free food & snacks

Benefits/Perks

  • Great small business work environment
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, retirement benefit, CME stipend, and more!

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). This position works directly with a franchised business location. The specific job duties and benefits can vary between locations.

Job Summary

Responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients through collaboration with a designated physician.

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.
  • Educate patients and/or families about preventive care, positive behaviors, medical issues, and use of prescribed medical treatments and/or medications.
  • Maintain legible, accurate, and confidential medical records.
  • Document all medical evaluations, diagnoses, procedures, treatment, outcomes, education, referrals, and consultations
  • Order diagnostic tests as appropriate.
  • Prescribe medications within scope of license.
  • Facilitate evaluation of records by physician(s) according to protocols and receive and implement constructive directives.
  • Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, self-care skills, and use of prescribed medical treatments and medications through education and counseling.
  • Regular attendance to ensure efficient operations
  • Experience with wound care and laceration management

Qualifications

  • Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Records system
  • Ability and willingness to work weekend and holiday work as required
  • Flexible, self-motivated individual who is dedicated to quality patient care and customer satisfaction
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Works effectively in a team environment
  • Projects a positive image and has a “Patients First” attitude
  • Prior experience in primary/urgent care or internal medicine practice is desirable

Education and Experience

  • Current licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant

Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $65.00 - $85.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Urgent Care

Schedule

  • 12 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Schedule

  • 12-hour shift
  • Weekend availability

From American Family Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About American Family Care

American Family Care is a network of urgent care and family medicine clinics, based in Birmingham, Alabama.

Based in Birmingham, ALHires in 25 statesPay on its listings: 72.4% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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