Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

The role

The Lead Physician Assistant acts as a clinical leader and mentor for new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. This person provides patient-centered care, conducts health assessments, and performs therapeutic procedures within an urgent care clinic.

What you will do

• Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and review medical histories
• Interview patients and perform physical examinations
• Administer or order diagnostic tests and interpret results
• Administer injections, immunizations, suture, and manage wounds and infections
• Educate and counsel patients regarding health and therapeutic regimens
• 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
• 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) 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 federal, state, and local laws including HIPAA and OSHA
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition
• 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. The company aims to make good health more convenient for all.