Lead Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD•Peabody, MA

5d•$68 - $85

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking a compassionate and 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 Lead Provider delivers high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care and acts as a clinical leader for clinic staff, mentoring and supporting new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals. The role includes assessing and treating patients, documenting care in the electronic medical record, maintaining safety and compliance, coordinating care with other practitioners, and supporting staff education and development. The posting lists an hourly pay range of $68–$85, with eligibility for a productivity-based incentive program 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.
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 willingness and ability to mentor provider and non-provider clinic staff.
Collaborative team-player skills.
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 and helps create a sense of belonging.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
Knowledge of customer and personal service principles, including needs assessment, service 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 chemical composition, structure, properties, and the 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, physical examinations, and reviews of medical histories to address patients’ short- and long-term needs.
Interview patients, perform examinations, and obtain, update, and study medical histories.
Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret test results.
Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
Educate and counsel patients about health, therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records; type, edit, and electronically sign notes, reports, and records using the EMR in accordance with company policies.
Maintain a safe and clean working 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 legislation, enforce adherence, and advise management on needed 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, and mentor new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, professional networks, 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 insurance coverage.
Dental insurance coverage.
Vision insurance 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.