Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (APP) – Urgent Care & Occupational Medicine
Cape Girardeau, MO | AFC Urgent CareFull-Time or Part-Time
AFC Urgent Care in Cape Girardeau is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) to join a high-volume urgent care clinic with a strong focus on occupational medicine.
This role is ideal for a provider who is confident managing acute care independently, while also performing DOT physicals, work-related exams, and employer services.
What You’ll Do
Urgent Care / Acute Care
- Evaluate and treat a wide range of acute illnesses and injuries
- Order and interpret labs, X-rays, and diagnostic studies
- Perform procedures (laceration repair, I&D, splinting, etc.)
- Stabilize and triage higher acuity patients appropriately
Occupational Medicine
- Perform DOT physicals (FMCSA certification preferred or willingness to obtain)
- Conduct pre-employment, return-to-work, and injury evaluations
- Manage workers’ compensation cases
- Complete employer-required documentation accurately and efficiently
- Experience with Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) is a plus
Clinic Flow & Team Leadership
- Work independently while collaborating with support staff
- Maintain efficient patient flow and strong patient experience
- Support and guide MAs and X-ray techs during busy shifts
- Ensure accurate, timely documentation in EMR
What We’re Looking For
- NP (AANP/ANCC) or PA (NCCPA) – Board Certified
- Active Missouri license + DEA
- 2+ years urgent care, ER, or acute care experience strongly preferred
- Experience with occupational medicine and DOT physicals (or willingness to train)
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable balancing clinical care with efficiency and documentation
- Strong communicator with patients, staff, and employers
Why AFC Urgent Care
- Competitive compensation (hourly or shift-based, based on experience)
- Flexible scheduling (Full-Time or Part-Time)
- PTO, health, dental, and retirement benefits (for full-time)
- Supportive, team-oriented clinic environment
- High level of provider autonomy
What Success Looks Like
- You confidently manage a broad range of urgent care cases
- You keep patient flow moving without sacrificing care quality
- Employers trust your evaluations and documentation
- You are dependable, efficient, and a strong presence in the clinic
Apply Today
If you’re looking for a role where you can practice independently and stay clinically sharp we’d like to connect.
PS: It’s All About You!
American Family Care has pioneered the concept of convenient, patient-centric healthcare. Today, with more than 400 clinics and 1200 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.