Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

The role

The Lead Physician Associate/Assistant will provide patient-centered care in an urgent care clinic. This person will act as a clinical leader, mentoring new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals.

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, 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.
• Collaborate with other providers and health care practitioners.
• Act as a clinic leader and mentor 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 principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• 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. They aim to make good health more convenient for all.