Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care • Blue Ridge, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant for its East Ellijay, Georgia clinic. The PA provides patient-focused urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, treating patients of all ages and practicing within their scope of practice. The role includes leading a small team of medical assistants and serving as a professional role model.

The position is open to early-career PAs, including new graduates. Following 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 assistance, and a complimentary pediatric urgent care course. The role is described as a two-year commitment and may qualify for state-funded tuition or student loan reimbursement grants, with support provided during the application process.

The clinic is open 362 days per year, with extended hours seven days a week. The PA works a rotating schedule of seven days out of every 14, including every other weekend.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant board certification is required.
• An MSN or higher education is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to become DOT certified if not already certified; the employer covers the certification cost.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, is preferred.
• New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients within the PA’s scope of practice.
• Diagnose and treat cold, flu, strep, COVID, 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-read.
• Provide general dermatology care and address general 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 reimbursement or student loan reimbursement grants

What This Job Offers

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