Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Agawam, MA

5d • $68 - $85

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant/Associate to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The role provides patient-centered urgent care and serves as a clinical leader for clinic staff, including mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The Lead Provider collaborates with providers and other healthcare practitioners to deliver timely, coordinated care and plan patient dispositions, including transfers. The position also maintains professional knowledge through 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 (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.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
• 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, including EMR.
• Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, 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 medical-practice rules.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, properties, and transformations.
• Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids and their applications.
• 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 patient medical histories to address short- and long-term needs.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, such as x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound and infection management.
• Educate and counsel patients about health, therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare, edit, and electronically sign clear, complete, accurate, and legible patient records 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 laws and regulations.
• Collaborate proactively with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely dispositions, including transfers.
• Act as a clinical 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 for new provider staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through 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, 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