Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Keene, NH

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About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced, 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, including mentoring new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The role involves assessing and treating patients, maintaining accurate medical records, following safety and compliance requirements, collaborating on patient care and dispositions, and supporting staff education and professional development. The Lead Provider may act as a clinic leader when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic.

Requirements

• Master’s degree.
• Certification by a Physician Assistant certifying body.
• Maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR, ACLS, and online-only classes are not accepted.
• Leadership skills and willingness and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
• Collaborative approach and ability to contribute to a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach that demonstrates kindness and understanding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (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 and OSHA requirements and state rules pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their chemical composition, structure, properties, and transformations.
• 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, physical examinations, and medical-history reviews to address patients’ short- and long-term needs.
• 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 such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound and infection management.
• Educate and counsel patients about their health, therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for patients under care; type, edit, and electronically sign notes, reports, and records in the EMR according to company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in accordance 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, stay informed about legislation, enforce requirements, and advise management on needed actions.
• Collaborate proactively with providers and other healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely, thoughtful 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, networking, 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.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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