American Family Care Santa Clara University·Santa Clara, California
The Physician Assistant will provide patient care within their scope of training, working collaboratively with providers to ensure efficient patient flow and high satisfaction. Responsibilities include performing detailed health histories, developing medical assessments, ordering appropriate diagnostic studies, and formulating diagnoses and treatment plans.
Benefits/Perks Great small business work environment Flexible scheduling Additional perks!
Job Summary The Physician Assistant 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.
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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 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
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 Ability to perform procedures such as laceration repairs, I&D, staples, IV 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).
Candidates must be excellent communicators with a professional appearance and attitude, holding current ANCC, AANP, or NCCPA Board Certification, along with active licensure, a DEA number, and a state-controlled substance certificate if required. Preferred experience includes one year in an Emergency Room or Urgent Care setting, and the ability to perform procedures like laceration repairs and IV insertion is necessary.
Market context
California continues to show steady demand for physician assistants in multi-specialty physician practice settings, where teams often need clinicians who can adapt across patient types and workflows. Competition is strongest for candidates who can demonstrate broad clinical flexibility, strong collaboration, and readiness to work in a fast-paced practice environment. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the practice’s specialty mix and daily responsibilities before applying.
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