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Convenient MD
Farmington, Maine

Lead Physician Associate/Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care (Per Diem)

Physician AssistantPer Diem
Posted 6 days ago

About the Role

Per diem Lead PA role in urgent care. Mentorship and leadership focus. Farmington, ME.

Join ConvenientMD as a Lead Physician Assistant – Urgent Care, Per Diem in Farmington, Maine.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Urgent care services at no cost
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Company paid short-term disability
  • Optional pet insurance
  • 401k match after one year
  • Access to primary care
  • Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global
  • Employer rewards and discounts

Work Schedule

  • Per Diem position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join ConvenientMD as a Lead Physician Assistant – Urgent Care, Per Diem.

Key Responsibilities

The Lead Physician Associate provides patient-centered urgent care, including physical exams, diagnostic testing, and therapeutic procedures. Additionally, they act as a clinical leader by mentoring new-grad providers and ensuring compliance with medical regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree, a valid PA certification, and a DEA license. Experience in urgent care or emergency medicine is preferred, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLSACLSDEA License

Key Skills

Patient assessmentPhysical examinationsDiagnostic testingWound managementSuturingClinical leadershipMentorshipEMR proficiencyInfection controlPatient educationMedical documentationUrgent careEmergency medicineComplianceCommunication

Urgent Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 16% are remote, 52% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maine is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.0% of Maine clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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About Convenient MD

Hospitals and Health Care
Portsmouth, NH
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Urgent care services at no cost
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Company paid short-term disability
Optional pet insurance
401k match after one year
Access to primary care
Educational Alliance with Purdue University Global
Employer rewards and discounts