Physician Assistant (PA-C)

Location: Miami Beach Urgent Care | 1329 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Employment Type: Part-Time / Per-Diem (With established pathways to Full-Time status based on clinical performance and operational volume) Compensation Structure: Highly competitive base hourly rate ($50.00+ based on clinical experience) with performance-driven escalation. About Miami Beach Urgent Care Strategically located in the heart of the city on Alton Road, Miami Beach Urgent Care (MBUC) is a premier, fast-paced medical facility dedicated to delivering exceptional, immediate healthcare. We serve a highly dynamic demographic, providing critical medical access to both local residents and a high volume of international visitors. We pride ourselves on a culture of clinical excellence, rapid operational throughput, and unwavering patient advocacy. MBUC is currently seeking a highly skilled, autonomous, and Board-Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) to anchor our clinical team. If you possess razor-sharp diagnostic acumen, comprehensive procedural skills, and the desire to practice in a high-energy environment, we invite you to advance your career with us. The Technological Environment At MBUC, we believe that world-class providers require world-class infrastructure. We have eliminated the friction of outdated documentation by fully integrating Experity EMR, the industry\'s premier, purpose-built electronic medical record for urgent care. This ensures your charting is rapid, intuitive, and allows for seamless same-day chart closure without the burden of dual data entry. For all administrative management, we utilize the Homebase platform, providing you with streamlined mobile scheduling, effortless time-off requests, and exclusive access to the Homebase Instant Cash-Out feature for immediate access to earned wages. Core Clinical Responsibilities As a primary clinical evaluator at MBUC, you will work collaboratively with our Medical Director, Practice Management team, and highly trained support staff (including BXMO-licensed radiologic technologists). Your responsibilities will encompass: Comprehensive Acuity Management: Independently evaluate, diagnose, and formulate evidence-based treatment plans for high volumes of patients across the lifespan, ranging from pediatric populations (12 months and older) to complex geriatric cases. Advanced Procedural Competence: Confidently execute essential urgent care interventions, including advanced suturing and laceration repair, orthopedic splinting and stabilization, incision and drainage (I&D) of abscesses, complex wound debridement, and foreign body extraction. Independent Diagnostics: Perform primary, rapid interpretations of on-site digital X-rays and electrocardiograms (EKGs) to facilitate immediate disposition decisions, alongside the ordering and analysis of comprehensive laboratory panels. Occupational Health Leadership: Drive our occupational medicine division by conducting Department of Transportation (DOT) commercial physicals, comprehensive pre-employment health screenings, and initial evaluations for workers\' compensation injuries. Clinical Mentorship: Operate as a clinical leader on the floor, providing guidance to Patient Care Specialists and Medical Assistants, and occasionally assisting the management team in the coordination and mentorship of visiting medical and PA trainees. Required Qualifications and Licensure To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following rigorous criteria: Education: Master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program. National Certification: Current, active certification maintained through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). State Licensure: Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida. DEA Registration: Active DEA registration for the State of Florida. Crucially, candidates must have successfully completed the Florida Board of Medicine\'s mandatory 3-hour CME course on the Safe and Effective Prescribing of Controlled Substances. Life Support Certifications: Current BLS/CPR certification is mandatory; active ACLS and PALS certifications are highly preferred. DOT Certification: Active FMCSA/DOT Medical Examiner Certification is strongly preferred. Candidates without current certification must formally agree to obtain it within the first 60 days of employment. Clinical Experience: A minimum of 1 to 2 years of autonomous clinical experience in a high-volume urgent care, emergency medicine, or acute family practice setting is strictly required. Please note: we are not interested in freshly graduated or new PAs at this time. Applications from new graduates lacking the required experience will be immediately discarded. Language Skills: Given our highly diverse demographic, bilingual proficiency (English/Spanish or English/Italian) is considered a tremendous operational asset. Employment Framework and Compliance Standards Miami Beach Urgent Care operates under strict adherence to state and federal healthcare regulations. All employment offers are structured around the following terms: Background Screening: Employment is strictly contingent upon the successful completion and clearance of a Level II background screening via the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). Pre-Employment Protocols: All incoming providers must submit to a mandatory pre-employment drug screening. Upon establishing a start date, candidates must arrive at 7:45 AM to complete all necessary identification verifications for the federal I-9 and E-Verify processes. Probationary Evaluation: To ensure total alignment with our clinical standards and operational velocity, all newly hired providers are employed on a structured, ninety (90) day probationary basis. Regulatory Training: MBUC enforces a zero-tolerance policy regarding HIPAA and OSHA violations. You will be required to complete our comprehensive, proprietary HIPAA compliance curriculum and pass the associated certification exam upon onboarding. At-Will Status: In accordance with standard corporate policy, employment at MBUC is executed on an at-will basis. Compensation Portfolio and Corporate Benefits Premium Base Compensation: We offer highly competitive, market-leading hourly compensation commensurate with your clinical experience, augmented by performance-based increases tied to patient feedback and efficiency metrics. Comprehensive Benefits Activation: Following the successful conclusion of the 90-day probationary period, providers become fully eligible for our robust group benefits package. Administered seamlessly through the Homebase x Stride partnership, this portfolio includes premium health, dental, vision, and life insurance options. Lifestyle Perks: Our employees enjoy access to a proprietary friends and family medical discount program, alongside a corporate perks platform offering exclusive reductions on local dining, shopping, and entertainment across Miami Beach. Application Process: If you are prepared to deliver exceptional care in one of Florida’s most dynamic medical environments, please submit your current curriculum vitae (CV), a detailed cover letter highlighting your specific procedural competencies and EMR experience, and your current schedule availability. Candidates must complete the AI screener in order to be considered for this role. There are no exceptions to this policy. Those that refuse need not apply and will be denied. Miami Beach Urgent Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and highly collaborative clinical environment. By applying to this job, you agree to receive periodic text messages from this employer and Homebase about your pending job application. Opt out anytime. Msg & data rates may apply. Powered by Homebase. Free employee scheduling, time clock and hiring tools. #J-18808-Ljbffr