Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care • Gastonia, NC

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for its Gastonia, North Carolina clinic. The PA provides patient-focused care in a fast-paced, high-volume urgent care environment and may also provide primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The role is suitable for 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, a provider on call for clinical decision-making, and a complimentary pediatric urgent care course. The PA uses their full scope of practice to care for patients of all ages and leads a small team of medical assistants. The position includes a rotating schedule, with work every other weekend. The company commits to supporting the provider and community for two years.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant board certification is required.
• An MSN or higher education is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome; applicants who have not yet taken boards may also be considered.
• DOT certification, or willingness to obtain it; the company covers the certification cost.
• Experience with EMR systems and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and care for patients who come to the clinic within the PA’s scope of practice.
• Diagnose and treat common illnesses, including cold, flu, strep, COVID, and other upper respiratory conditions.
• Perform minor procedures, such as toenail or foreign-object removal.
• Suture wounds and apply splints.
• Evaluate and manage general orthopedic conditions.
• Review x-rays for subsequent radiologist over-reading.
• Manage general dermatology and eye problems.
• Interpret general EKGs and provide emergency management.
• Provide general gynecological care and treat children of all ages.
• 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
• Tuition reimbursement grants or student loan reimbursement grants may be available through state-funded programs for qualifying clinics.

What This Job Offers

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