Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Falmouth, MA

4d • $68 - $85

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner Provider (APP), specifically a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The Lead Provider delivers high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care and serves as a clinical leader for clinic staff, including mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The role collaborates with other providers and healthcare practitioners to coordinate timely care and patient dispositions, including transfers. The Lead Provider also supports the clinic in the Practice Manager’s absence and maintains professional knowledge through continuing education and participation in professional networks and societies.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and certification by a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) certifying body.
• Maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. CPR, ACLS, and online-only classes are not accepted.
• Strong leadership skills and willingness and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to contribute to a team dynamic.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication skills, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach, with kindness and understanding toward others.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including assessing customer needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and state rules and regulations pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their chemical composition and properties, and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo.
• 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, perform physical examinations, and obtain, update, and study medical histories.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret the 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; type, edit, and electronically sign office notes, reports, and records using EMR in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working 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 to requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
• Collaborate with clinic providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely, thoughtful dispositions, including transfers.
• Act as a clinic leader, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic, and support and mentor new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Serve as a preceptor to new provider staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.

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.
• 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.
• Employer rewards and access to discounts on services and products, including hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.
• Productivity-based incentive program for urgent care providers, tied to visits per shift and aligned with quality standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior