Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

The role

The Lead Provider acts as a clinical leader for all clinical staff and provides patient-centered care in an urgent care clinic. This role involves conducting health assessments, performing therapeutic procedures, and mentoring new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals.

What you will do

• Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and review medical histories
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
• Administer injections, immunizations, suture, and manage wounds and infections
• Educate and counsel patients regarding health, therapeutic regimens, and wellness
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate medical records using EMR
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with regulations
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols
• Comply with legal and professional requirements and legislation
• Collaborate with other providers and health care practitioners
• Provide support and mentorship to new-graduate providers and clinic staff

Required qualifications

• Master's degree and certification by Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) certifying body
• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Strong leadership skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR)
• Knowledge of customer and personal services principles
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including HIPAA and OSHA
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties
• Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment

Nice to have

• Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting

Benefits

• Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Company paid short-term disability
• Optional pet insurance
• 401k match after one year of service
• Access to primary care depending on location
• Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families
• Employer rewards and access to discounts on services and products

About the company

ConvenientMD works to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England. Their mission is to make good health more convenient for all.