Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Manchester, NH

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About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking a compassionate, experienced Physician Associate/Assistant to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The role provides patient-centered care and serves as a clinical leader for clinical staff, including mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The Lead Provider collaborates with other providers and healthcare practitioners to deliver high-quality, efficient care and coordinate patient dispositions, including transfers.

The position includes assessing patients, diagnosing conditions, performing therapeutic procedures, educating patients, maintaining accurate electronic medical records, and ensuring a safe, compliant clinical environment. The Lead Provider also supports continuing education and acts as a preceptor for new provider staff.

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 the 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 contributes to a sense of belonging.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems, including EMR.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, 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 pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, properties, 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments and physical examinations, review medical histories, and address patients’ short- and long-term needs.
• Interview patients; perform examinations; and obtain, update, and study medical histories.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as 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 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 in the EMR according to 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 about needed actions.
• Collaborate proactively with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely, efficient 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 workshops, publications, professional 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.
• Rewards and discounts on services and products, including hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.

What This Job Offers

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