Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care • Lake Butler, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant to provide patient-focused care in its Starke, Florida clinic. The clinic provides urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The PA leads a small team in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care environment and treats patients of all ages within the provider’s scope of practice. The position is open to new graduates, including candidates who have not yet taken their boards, but board certification is required. New hires receive on-site headquarters orientation and training, followed by training shifts with experienced clinic providers. Ongoing support includes clinical protocols, an on-call nurse practitioner for clinical decision-making support, and a complimentary pediatric urgent care continuing education course. The role is described as a two-year commitment.

The clinic is open seven days a week, with extended weekday hours and shorter weekend hours. The PA works a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend and seven workdays in each 14-day period. Rural clinics may qualify for state-funded tuition reimbursement or student loan reimbursement grants; the employer supports employees through the application process.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant board certification is required.
• An MSN or higher education is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be DOT certified or willing to obtain DOT certification; the employer covers the certification cost.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome, including candidates who have not yet taken their boards.
• Experience working with an EMR and Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients who come to the clinic, within the PA’s scope of practice.
• Diagnose and treat cold, flu, strep, COVID-19, and other upper respiratory conditions.
• Perform minor procedures, including toenail and foreign-object removal.
• Suture and splint patients as needed.
• Conduct general orthopedic evaluations and management.
• Review X-rays for radiologist over-reading.
• Evaluate and manage general dermatology and eye problems.
• Interpret general EKGs.
• Use emergency management skills.
• Provide general gynecological care and treat children of all ages.
• Provide occupational medicine and telemedicine services.
• Lead the clinic’s small team and serve as a professional role model for medical assistants.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Malpractice insurance
• Starting bonus
• Bonus incentive
• $750 annual CME allowance
• UpToDate subscription
• Paid time off
• Paid orientation and training
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Potential eligibility for state-funded tuition reimbursement or student loan reimbursement grants at qualifying rural clinics

What This Job Offers

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