Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD•Plainville, MA

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner Provider (APP), such as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The Lead Provider delivers efficient, high-quality, patient-centered care and serves as a clinical leader for clinic staff, providing support and mentorship to new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The role also includes collaboration with other providers and healthcare practitioners to coordinate timely patient care and dispositions. The Lead Provider assesses patients, reviews medical histories, performs physical examinations, orders or administers diagnostic tests, interprets results, and performs therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound and infection management. The position includes patient education and counseling, accurate electronic documentation, compliance with safety and infection-control procedures, and adherence to legal and professional requirements. The Lead Provider may act as clinic leader when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic and serves as a preceptor for new provider staff. The hourly pay range is $68–$85. Providers may also be eligible for a productivity-based incentive tied to visits per shift and aligned with quality standards. Compensation depends on factors including location, relevant experience, market conditions, and budget considerations.

Requirements

Master’s degree and certification by a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) certifying body.
Maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR, ACLS certifications, and online-only classes are not accepted.
Willingness and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
Proactive, confident written and verbal communication skills, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach and ability to support patients with kindness and understanding.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and state regulations pertinent to medical practices.
Knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, properties, and processes and transformations.
Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their uses, and their relevance to patient care.
Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or an ambulatory care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct health assessments, physical examinations, and reviews of medical histories to address patients’ short- and long-term needs.
Interview patients and obtain, update, and study their medical histories.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret test results.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
Educate and counsel patients about their health, therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for each patient.
Type, edit, and electronically sign office notes, reports, and records using the EMR in accordance with company policies.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with company and state procedures, rules, and regulations.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
Comply with legal and professional requirements, monitor legislation, enforce adherence, and advise management on needed actions.
Collaborate with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely, thoughtful dispositions, including transfers.
Act as a clinic leader, especially when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic.
Support and mentor new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
Precept new provider staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

Benefits

Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families.
Health insurance coverage.
Dental insurance coverage.
Vision insurance coverage.
Company-paid short-term disability.
Optional pet insurance.
401(k) 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.
Rewards and discounts on services and products, including hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.