Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Belmont, NH

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About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Associate/Assistant to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The Lead Provider delivers high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care and acts as a clinical leader for clinic staff, mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The role involves assessing patients, diagnosing conditions, providing treatment, documenting care, maintaining compliance and safety, collaborating on patient dispositions, and supporting ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and certification by a Physician Assistant certifying body.
• Must have and maintain an unrestricted DEA license.
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR, ACLS, and online-only classes are not accepted.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
• Collaborative team-player approach.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach that supports patients with kindness and understanding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems such as EMR.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, 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 rules pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their chemical composition, structure, 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 and physical examinations, and obtain, update, and review patients’ 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, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and legible medical records; type, edit, and electronically sign notes and reports using the EMR in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and comply with infection-control policies, company procedures, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Stay current with legal and professional requirements, enforce adherence, and advise management about necessary actions.
• Collaborate proactively with providers and other healthcare practitioners to treat patients and plan coordinated dispositions, including transfers, in a timely manner.
• Act as a clinic leader, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic, and mentor new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Serve as a preceptor for new provider staff, offering 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.
• Rewards and discounts on services and products such as hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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