Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Hadley, MA

5d • $68 - $85

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced and compassionate 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 position works collaboratively with other providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely, thoughtful dispositions, including transfers.

The role includes assessing patients, performing examinations, reviewing medical histories, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound and infection management. The Lead Provider educates and counsels patients, maintains complete electronic medical records, follows safety and infection-control procedures, and complies with legal and professional requirements. The provider also serves as a preceptor and maintains professional knowledge through continuing education and participation in professional networks and societies.

The position offers an hourly pay range of $68–$85, with eligibility for additional productivity-based incentive earnings. ConvenientMD describes a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth and offers a range of benefits and discounts.

Requirements

• Master's degree and certification by a Physician Assistant certifying body.
• Must have and maintain an unrestricted DEA license.
• Current 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 ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
• Collaborative team orientation.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication skills, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems such as EMR.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including assessing customer needs, meeting service quality standards, and evaluating 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 and properties, and the chemical processes and transformations they undergo.
• Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and 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

• Provide patient-centered care, including health assessments, physical examinations, and review of medical histories.
• Interview patients; perform examinations; and obtain, update, and review medical histories.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about health, therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare accurate, complete, clear, and legible medical records; type, edit, and electronically sign notes, reports, and records in the EMR in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and comply with company and state procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
• Comply with applicable legal and professional requirements, stay informed about legislation, and advise management on needed actions.
• Collaborate with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely, efficient dispositions, including transfers.
• Act as a clinical leader for clinic staff, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic.
• Support and mentor new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Precept 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 insurance coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• 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.
• Access to discounts on hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and other services and products.
• Productivity-based incentive earnings 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