Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care • Athens, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant to provide patient-focused care in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care clinic in Athens, Georgia. The clinic provides urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The PA treats patients of all ages and uses the full scope of practice, while leading and supporting a small team of medical assistants.

The role is open to early-career PAs, including new graduates. After on-site headquarters orientation and training, the PA completes training shifts with existing providers. Ongoing support includes treatment protocols, a provider on-call for clinical decision-making, and a complimentary pediatric urgent care course. The position involves a two-year commitment and a rotating schedule that works seven out of every 14 days, including every other weekend. Clinics are open 362 days per year.

MainStreet Family Care supports rural communities with limited access to care. Some clinics qualify for state-funded tuition or student-loan reimbursement grants, and the company assists employees with the application process.

Requirements

• Physician Assistant board certification is required.
• An MSN or higher education is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.) is preferred.
• DOT certification, or willingness to become DOT certified; the company covers the certification cost.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with an electronic medical record system.
• Experience using Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• DOT certification or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to patients who visit the clinic within the PA’s 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 and splint as needed.
• Evaluate and manage general orthopedic conditions.
• Review X-rays for radiologist over-read.
• Treat general dermatologic 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 the clinic’s small team of medical assistants and serve as a professional role model.
• Work a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend.

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 access to state-funded tuition or student-loan reimbursement grants at qualifying clinics

What This Job Offers

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