Physician Assistant

MainStreet Family Care • Dothan, AL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

MainStreet Family Care is hiring a full-time Physician Assistant in Dothan, Alabama, to provide patient-focused care in a high-volume, fast-paced urgent care clinic. The company provides urgent care, primary medical care, telemedicine, and occupational medicine. The PA treats patients of all ages and practices within their full scope of practice, while leading and serving as a professional role model for a small team of medical assistants. Treatment protocols are available to support clinical decision-making.

The position is suitable for early-career PAs, including new graduates. After an on-site headquarters orientation and training, the PA completes training shifts alongside experienced clinic providers. Ongoing support includes an NP on call for clinical decision-making and a complimentary pediatric urgent care continuing education course. The role is a two-year commitment and may support access to state-funded tuition reimbursement or student loan reimbursement grants for qualifying clinics.

Clinics operate extended hours seven days a week, 362 days per year. The PA works a rotating schedule, including every other weekend, and works seven of every 14 days according to the example schedule provided.

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.
• Commitment to the role and community for two years.

Nice To Haves

• New graduates are welcome.
• DOT certification or willingness to become DOT certified; the employer covers the certification cost.
• Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR) and Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for every patient who comes to the clinic 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, which are also over-read by a radiologist.
• Manage general dermatology and eye problems.
• Interpret general EKGs.
• 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 the clinic’s 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 access to state-funded tuition reimbursement or student loan reimbursement grants at qualifying clinics

What This Job Offers

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