Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Falmouth, MA

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About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner Provider (APP), such as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The role provides patient-centered care and serves as a clinical leader for clinic staff, including mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. Lead Providers may act as clinic leaders when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic.

The position includes assessing and treating patients, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, performing therapeutic procedures, educating patients, and maintaining accurate medical records. The Lead Provider collaborates with other providers and healthcare practitioners to deliver timely, coordinated care and dispositions, including transfers. The role also requires maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant clinical environment and continuing professional education.

The listed hourly pay range is $68–$85. Providers may also be eligible for 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 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 willingness and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
• Ability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
• Proactive, confident written and verbal communication skills, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach and ability to contribute to a sense of belonging.
• 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 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 rules pertinent to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their chemical composition, structure, 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 review medical histories to address patients’ short- and long-term needs.
• Interview patients, obtain and update medical histories, and assess patient health.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about health, treatment 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 using the EMR.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and follow 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 applicable legislation, and advise management on necessary actions.
• Collaborate proactively with providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and plan timely, coordinated dispositions, including transfers.
• Act as a clinical leader for clinic staff, particularly when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic.
• Mentor and support new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Act as a preceptor to new provider staff, providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational 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, 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