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

ConvenientMD • Portsmouth, NH

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About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The Lead Provider delivers patient-centered, high-quality care and serves as a clinical leader for clinic staff, including mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The role involves assessing and treating patients, documenting care, supporting clinic safety and compliance, collaborating on patient dispositions, and contributing to ongoing staff education and professional development.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and certification by a Physician Assistant certifying body.
• Maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
• 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, and 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 and processes, including needs assessment, quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• 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 composition and 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.
• Order or administer diagnostic tests, including 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, treatment regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare, edit, and electronically sign complete and accurate patient records using the EMR in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean work 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, monitor applicable legislation, and advise management about actions needed to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with providers and other 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.
• Precept new provider staff by providing information, educational opportunities, and opportunities for experiential growth.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, 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.
• Access to employer rewards and discounts on services and products, including hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior