Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care • Hazlehurst, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant to provide patient-focused care in its Hazlehurst, Georgia clinic. The role provides urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. The PA treats patients of all ages within their scope of practice and leads a small team of medical assistants.

The position is open to early-career PAs, including new graduates. After on-site headquarters orientation and training, the PA completes training shifts with experienced providers. Ongoing support includes treatment protocols, access to a provider on call for clinical decision-making, and a complimentary pediatric urgent care course. The role is described as a two-year commitment.

The clinic operates extended hours seven days a week and is open 362 days per year. The PA works a rotating schedule of seven days out of each 14-day period, including every other weekend. The schedule alternates between three and five workdays in the example provided.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant board certification is required.
• An MSN or higher education is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred.
• Must be DOT certified or willing to become DOT certified; the employer covers the certification cost.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with EMR systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• DOT certification; candidates may obtain it after hiring, with the employer covering the cost.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for every patient who comes to the clinic within the PA’s scope of practice.
• Diagnose and treat colds, flu, strep, COVID-19, and other upper respiratory conditions.
• Perform minor procedures, including toenail and foreign-object removal.
• Suture wounds and apply splints.
• Conduct general orthopedic evaluations and management.
• Review x-rays for radiologist over-read.
• Provide general dermatology and eye care.
• Interpret EKGs and provide emergency management.
• Provide general gynecological care.
• Treat children of all ages, as well as adult and geriatric patients.
• Provide occupational medicine and telemedicine services.
• Lead and serve as a professional role model for a small team of 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 clinics

What This Job Offers

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