Lead Physician Associate (PA) - Urgent Care

ConvenientMD; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match after one year

Educational discounts

Discounts on services and products

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant/Associate as a Lead Provider in Brunswick, ME. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient-centered care, mentor new providers, and maintain compliance with healthcare standards. This role offers an opportunity to make a true impact in a supportive team environment, with a competitive salary range of $60,000 – $100,000 and extensive benefits including health coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and certification from a PA certifying body required.
• Clinical experience in emergency medicine or urgent care preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and a proactive communicator essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care and conduct health assessments.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members for efficient patient treatment.

Skills

Patient-Centered Care

Documentation

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Technical Proficiency

Education

Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

BLS Certification

DEA License

Tools

EMR Systems

Job description

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.

Opportunity

We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Physician Assistant/Associate (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.

Your Impact

• Provide Patient‑Centered Care
  • Conduct health assessments, physical exams, and review medical histories.
  • 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 results.
  • Administer injections and immunizations, suture, manage wounds and infections.
  • Educate and counsel patients about their health, therapeutic regimens, growth and development, family planning, and wellness.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Prepare clear, complete, accurate, and legible medical records for each patient.
  • Type, edit, and electronically sign all office notes, reports and records using EMR.
  • 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.
• Collaborate with a Team

  Work collaboratively and pro‑actively with other providers and health care practitioners within your clinic to efficiently treat patients, and plan coordinated, efficient, and thoughtful dispositions (including transfer) in a timely manner.

• Continuing Education & Mentorship
  • Act as a clinic leader, especially when the Practice Manager is not in‑clinic and 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.

Who You Are

• Education, Licensure, & Certifications
  • Master’s degree and certification by a 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. CPR, ACLS certifications or online‑only classes are not accepted.
• Relevant experience

  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)

  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; demonstrates understanding for others and contributes to 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, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations including the requirements of HIPAA and OSHA and applicable state rules and regulations pertinent to medical practices.
  • Relevant drugs and their chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo.
  • Non‑pharmaceutical patient care aids, their applicable uses, and relevance to patient care.
  • Current principles, methods, and procedures for the delivery of medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment.

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, and optional pet insurance
• 401(k) 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 such as hotels, travel, entertainment, restaurants, and more

Legal & EEO Statement

We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process is designed to prevent discrimination against applicants regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, disability status, or any other aspect which makes you unique. If you’re looking for a great next step and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Job Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Administrative
• Industries: Construction, Software Development, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Location: Brunswick, ME

Salary range: $60,000.00 – $100,000.00