Urgent Care - Lead Advanced Physician Assistant (PA) (Per Diem)New

Convenientmd • Belfast, ME

83d

About The Position

At ConvenientMD, we're on a mission to make good health more convenient for all - working to improve how patients and providers experience healthcare in New England. To support this belief, we're building a team of dedicated professionals who genuinely care about improving lives, are passionate about work that can make a difference, and are driven to learn from one another. We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team as a Lead Provider, responsible for providing exceptional care and making a real impact on the lives of our patients within our urgent care clinic. Lead Providers at ConvenientMD act as clinical leader for all clinical staff, mentoring and supporting new-grad providers as well as allied healthcare professionals. This role is perfect for a PA who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys mentorship, and is passionate about delivering high-quality care.

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.
• Clinical experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, or ambulatory care setting is preferred.
• 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).
• Compassionate, authentic, and patient focused.
• 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.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Understanding of relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and review medical histories to address short- and long-term patient needs while staying committed to high-quality, efficient patient care.
• Interview patients, perform physical examinations, 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.
• Empower patients with knowledge about their health, describe therapeutic regimens, give information on normal growth and development, discuss family planning, and wellness through counseling and guidance.
• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for each patient under your care.
• Type, edit, and electronically sign all 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.
• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Comply with legal and professional requirements including studying existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, advising management on needed actions.
• Work collaboratively and pro-actively with other providers and health care practitioners within your clinic to efficiently treat patients.
• Act as a clinic leader, especially when the Practice Manager is not in-clinic.
• Provide support and mentorship to new-graduate providers as well as 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

• Collaborative team environment that encourages professional growth.
• Urgent care services at no cost to our team members and their families.
• Extensive benefit offerings including health, dental, and 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 and reduced tuition rates for team members and their families.
• Employer rewards and access to discounts offered on services and products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree