New Grad - Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD • Waterville, ME

14d • $55 - $60

About The Position

ConvenientMD is hiring motivated new graduates and early-career Physician Associates/Assistants (PAs) and Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in urgent care. The role is part of a supportive, collaborative team and offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and contribute to the health and well-being of patients.

Providers assess patients through interviews, physical examinations, and medical-history reviews; order or administer diagnostic tests and interpret results; and perform therapeutic procedures such as injections, immunizations, suturing, and wound and infection management. They educate and counsel patients on health, treatment regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.

The position also includes maintaining accurate electronic medical records, following workplace safety and infection-control policies, complying with legal and professional requirements, collaborating with clinic colleagues on timely care and dispositions, and maintaining professional knowledge through continuing education.

The listed hourly pay range is $55–$60. Eligible urgent care providers may also earn productivity-based incentives tied to visits per shift and quality standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and certification by a Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) certifying body.
• Must have and maintain an unrestricted DEA license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; CPR, ACLS, and online-only classes are not accepted.
• Strong knowledge of customer and personal service principles and processes, including needs assessment, service quality standards, and customer satisfaction evaluation.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA, OSHA, and state rules relevant to medical practices.
• Knowledge of relevant drugs, their chemical composition, structure, properties, and chemical processes and transformations.
• Knowledge of non-pharmaceutical patient care aids, their uses, and their relevance to patient care.
• Knowledge of current principles, methods, and procedures for medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Ability to collaborate with others and contribute to a strong team dynamic.
• Proactive and confident written and verbal communication, including raising concerns and communicating directly with colleagues and patients.
• Compassionate, authentic, patient-focused approach that supports patients with kindness and understanding.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software and clinical management systems (EMR).

Nice To Haves

• Clinical experience through rotations or other settings in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments, physical examinations, and reviews of medical histories to address patients’ short- and long-term needs.
• Interview patients, perform physical examinations, and obtain, update, and review medical histories.
• Administer or order diagnostic tests, including x-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory studies, and interpret test results.
• Perform therapeutic procedures, including administering injections and immunizations, suturing, and managing wounds and infections.
• Educate and counsel patients about their health, therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for each patient.
• Type, edit, and electronically sign office notes, reports, and records using EMR in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in compliance with company and state procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Follow infection-control policies and protocols to protect patients and employees.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements, keep informed about legislation, and advise management on needed actions.
• Collaborate proactively with clinic providers and healthcare practitioners to treat patients and coordinate timely dispositions, including transfers.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.

Benefits

• Urgent care services at no cost to team members and their families.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• Optional pet insurance.
• 401(k) match after one year of service.
• Access to primary care, depending on location.
• Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families.
• Rewards and discounts on services and products such as hotels, travel, entertainment, and restaurants.
• Productivity-based incentive program for urgent care providers, tied to visits per shift and aligned with quality standards.

What This Job Offers

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