Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Plainville, MA

4d • $68 - $85

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner Provider (APP)—a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP)—to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The role provides patient-centered care and acts as a clinical leader for clinic staff, including mentoring new-graduate providers and supporting allied healthcare professionals. The Lead Provider collaborates with other providers and healthcare practitioners to deliver timely, coordinated care and plan appropriate dispositions, including transfers. The Lead Provider also helps maintain clinical documentation, a safe and clean work environment, infection-control practices, and compliance with applicable legal and professional requirements.

The position includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, patient education, documentation, staff mentorship, and ongoing professional development. Compensation is listed at $68–$85 per hour, with eligibility for additional productivity-based incentive earnings tied to visits per shift and quality standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree and certification by a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) certifying body.
• Must hold and maintain an unrestricted DEA license.
• 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.
• 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, with kindness and understanding toward others.
• 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, OSHA, and state rules and regulations 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 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, high-quality and efficient care, including health assessments, physical examinations, and review of medical histories.
• 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 injections, immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about their health, therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records; 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, monitor legislation, enforce applicable requirements, and advise management on necessary actions.
• Collaborate with providers and 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.
• Serve as a preceptor for new provider staff, 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.
• Employer rewards and discounts on services and products such as 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