Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care • Shelby, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for its Shelby, North Carolina clinic. The PA provides patient-focused urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine in a high-volume, fast-paced clinic, treating patients of all ages within the scope of practice. The role includes leading a small team of medical assistants and serving as a professional role model. New graduates are welcome, including applicants who have not yet taken boards, though board certification is required for the position.

The employer provides on-site headquarters orientation and training, additional shifts alongside experienced providers, treatment protocols, and access to an on-call provider for clinical decision-making support. The position is described as a two-year commitment. Clinics are open 362 days per year, with extended hours seven days a week. The rotating schedule works seven out of every 14 days and includes every other weekend.

The clinic provides urgent care, primary care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine services to communities with limited access to care. The role may involve applying for state-funded tuition or student-loan reimbursement grants where available; the employer supports applicants through that process.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant board certification required.
• MSN or higher education required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.
• Commitment to the position for two years.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, is preferred.
• DOT certification, or willingness to become DOT certified; the employer covers the certification cost.
• New graduates are welcome; applicants who have not yet taken boards may apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and care for patients who come to the clinic, within 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 wounds and apply splints.
• Conduct general orthopedic evaluations and management.
• Review x-rays for subsequent over-read by a radiologist.
• Evaluate and treat general dermatology and eye problems.
• Interpret general 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 or student-loan reimbursement grants

What This Job Offers

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