Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA)- Urgent Care

ConvenientMD•Ludlow, MA

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking an experienced Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) to serve as a Lead Provider in an urgent care clinic. The role provides high-quality, efficient, patient-centered care and serves as a clinical leader for clinic staff. The Lead Provider mentors and supports new-graduate providers and allied healthcare professionals, collaborates with other clinicians, and helps coordinate patient dispositions, including transfers. The role may serve as clinic leader when the Practice Manager is not in the clinic. The PA assesses and treats patients with short- and long-term needs, performs physical examinations, reviews medical histories, orders or administers diagnostic testing, and interprets results. Clinical procedures include injections, immunizations, suturing, and management of wounds and infections. The PA counsels and educates patients about treatment, wellness, growth and development, and family planning. The position also requires accurate electronic medical documentation, compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations, and maintenance of a safe, clean, infection-controlled work environment. The Lead Provider maintains professional knowledge through continuing education and acts as a preceptor, offering educational and experiential growth opportunities to new provider staff. The listed hourly pay range is $68–$85. Providers may also earn productivity-based incentives tied to visits per shift and quality standards. ConvenientMD offers benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, company-paid short-term disability, optional pet insurance, a 401(k) match after one year, educational discounts, and employee discounts. Access to primary care depends on location.

Requirements

Master’s degree and certification by a Physician Assistant (PA) 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.
Collaborative approach and ability to contribute to a strong team dynamic.
Proactive, confident written and verbal communication; able to raise concerns and communicate directly with colleagues and patients.
Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach that demonstrates understanding and supports 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 assessing needs, meeting 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 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.

Responsibilities

Conduct health assessments, physical examinations, and reviews of medical histories to address patients’ needs.
Interview patients, perform physical 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, including injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound and infection management.
Educate and counsel patients about 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 using the EMR.
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 legislation, 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 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.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks, and professional societies.
Precept new provider staff and provide educational and experiential growth opportunities.

Benefits

Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families.
Health insurance coverage.
Dental coverage.
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.
Employee 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.