Physician Assistant

JJob Title: Physician Assistant - Urgent Care
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position: Full-Time

Overview
An established urgent care center in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated and skilled Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team full-time. The PA will provide patient-centered, quality care in a fast-paced environment, working alongside experienced healthcare professionals to meet the urgent care needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient evaluations and manage a wide range of urgent care cases, including injuries, minor illnesses, and other non-life-threatening conditions.
• Conduct basic urgent care procedures, such as suturing, splinting, incision and drainage, and wound care.
• Work 12-hour shifts in a team schedule, including every other weekend, to provide consistent care to patients.
• Must be comfortable seeing 4 patients an hour during their shifts.
• Accurately document patient encounters and treatment plans in the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to ensure high-quality, compassionate care.
• Must be willing to demonstrate MHP Core Values: Commitment, Empathy, Team player, Integrity and Ownership.

Requirements

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in Pennsylvania.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in an urgent care or emergency care setting.
• Skills: Proficient in common urgent care procedures and capable of handling cases independently.
• Certification: Ability to obtain a DOT (Department of Transportation) certification within 6 months of hire.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends as part of a team schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive health benefits
• CME allowance and opportunities for professional growth

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $140,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Suturing: 1 year (Required)
• Urgent care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physician Assistant License (Required)

Work Location: In person