Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care (Per Diem)

ConvenientMD • Portsmouth, NH

3d

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking a compassionate, experienced Physician 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 and treating patients, documenting care in the electronic medical record, maintaining a safe and compliant clinic environment, collaborating with other healthcare practitioners, and contributing to staff education and professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and certification by a Physician Assistant certifying body.
• Must have and maintain an unrestricted DEA license.
• Basic Life Support 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.
• Ability to collaborate and contribute to a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication skills, 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, including 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 and OSHA requirements and state rules pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their composition and properties, and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo.
• Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their uses, and 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 review patients’ medical histories to address short- and long-term needs.
• Interview patients, perform physical examinations, and obtain, update, and study medical histories.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about 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 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, keep informed about legislation, enforce applicable requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and plan timely, coordinated dispositions, including transfers.
• Act as a clinic leader, particularly 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, 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 discounts on hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and other services and products.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior