Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care•New Bern, NC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) to join their growing team in Kinston, NC. This role focuses on providing patient-centered care to help patients feel better quickly, offering services in urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The ideal candidate will be able to lead a small team in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care setting. This opportunity is suitable for PAs early in their careers, including new graduates. The company provides extensive support, including HQ orientation, training shifts with experienced providers, a complimentary pediatric urgent care course, and an on-call provider for clinical decision-making support. PAs will utilize their full scope of practice, treating patients of all ages from infants to geriatrics, which helps keep skills sharp and enhances marketability. The role emphasizes leadership, with PAs acting as the primary medical provider in the clinic, supported by treatment protocols and medical assistants. A rewarding aspect of the role is mentoring medical assistants. The clinics serve rural communities with limited access to care, operating 362 days a year. Many clinics qualify for tuition reimbursement or student loan reimbursement grants, and the company assists with the application process. This position is viewed as a significant career launchpad, with a two-year commitment expected from the provider, leading to long-term returns.

Requirements

Physician Assistant Board Certification required.
MSN, or higher education required.
DOT certified or willing to become DOT certified (company covers the cost).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working in EMR and Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

Care for every patient who comes through the door within your scope of practice.
Diagnose and treat cold, flu, strep, COVID, and other upper respiratory issues.
Perform minor procedures (toenail removal, foreign object removal, etc.).
Suture.
Splint.
Conduct general orthopedic evaluations/management.
Review x-rays (to be over-read by Radiologist).
Handle general dermatology issues.
Address general eye problems.
Perform general EKG interpretations.
Utilize emergency management skills.
Demonstrate general GYN expertise.
Treat children of all ages.
Provide occupational medicine services.
Conduct telemedicine consultations.