Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care | Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000 Available!

ConvenientMD • Waterville, ME

9d • Onsite

About The Position

ConvenientMD is seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) to join their team as a Lead Provider in their new Waterville, Maine urgent care center. This role involves providing exceptional care, acting as a clinical leader for all clinical staff, mentoring new-grad providers and allied healthcare professionals, and shaping a modern, patient-centered practice. The Lead Provider will guide team-based care, influence clinic culture and patient experience, and play a key role in building an urgent care model that expands access to high-quality, same-day care and elevates advanced practice leadership.

To attract exceptional candidates, a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000 is available.

Requirements

• Master's degree and certification by Physician Assistant (PA) certifying body.
• Must have and maintain a DEA license with no restrictions.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: American Heart Association or American Red Cross BLS certification.
• Strong leadership skills: Willing and able to mentor provider as well as non-provider clinic staff.
• Excellent team player: Enjoy collaborating with others and being a part of a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive and confident communicator (written and verbal): Foreshadows and elevates concerns as they arise, unafraid of professional directness both with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, and patient focused: Supports patients through kindness; demonstrating understanding for others and contributing to the creating a community of belonging.
• Technically savvy: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).
• Strong knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Strong knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Strong knowledge of relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties.
• Strong knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids.
• Strong knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and review medical histories to address short- and long-term patient needs.
• Interview patients, perform physical examinations, and obtain, update, and study medical histories.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests (e.g., x-rays, electrocardiograms, laboratory studies) and interpret test results.
• Administer injections and immunizations, suture, manage wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients on their health, therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for each patient using EMR.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with company and state procedures.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements, including studying legislation and advising management on needed actions.
• Work collaboratively with other providers and health care practitioners to efficiently treat patients and plan coordinated dispositions.
• Act as a clinic leader, especially when the Practice Manager is not in-clinic.
• Provide support and mentorship to new-graduate providers and other clinic staff.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Act as a preceptor to new provider staff, providing information, educational opportunities, and experiential growth opportunities.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonuses of up to $10,000
• Urgent care services at no cost to our team members and their families
• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Company paid short-term disability
• Optional pet insurance
• 401k match after one year of service
• Access to our primary care (depending on location)
• Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global
• Reduced tuition rates for team members and their families
• Employer rewards and access to discounts offered on services and products such as hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and more

What This Job Offers

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