Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant On Site Misawa, Japan

Arcetyp LLC•Shoreline, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an onsite position in Misawa, Japan. This role involves delivering comprehensive primary care to an assigned patient panel, serving as the Primary Care Manager (PCM). The PCM will be the central point of contact for patients’ healthcare needs, ensuring continuity of care, promoting preventative health, and maintaining the medical readiness of the patient population. The provider must also be knowledgeable in military-specific healthcare requirements, policies, and procedures. The position requires direct patient care, including medical evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of illnesses, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, performing minor surgical procedures, providing women's health and pediatric care, addressing behavioral health concerns, and coordinating care with specialists. Additionally, the role supports the Air Force mission by overseeing medical readiness, conducting health assessments, managing deployment health, providing operational medical support, participating in medical reviews, complying with standards, managing medical travel, and advising commanders on health-related matters. The position also involves meticulous documentation in the MHS GENESIS EHR, administrative tasks, quality improvement activities, and teamwork with medical technicians and other healthcare professionals. Continuing Medical Education (CME) and committee participation are also expected.

Requirements

Master's degree in nursing (for Nurse Practitioner).
Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) (for Nurse Practitioner).
Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties) (for Nurse Practitioner).
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (for Nurse Practitioner).
Current certification of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (for Nurse Practitioner).
Bachelor’s degree or higher (for Physician Assistant).
Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) (for Physician Assistant).
Maintenance of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is mandatory (for Physician Assistant).
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) (for Physician Assistant).
Minimum of (1) year experience in an outpatient clinical setting within the last five (5) years.
U.S Citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Family Nurse Practitioner Certification is preferred (but is not limited) as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate.
An active security clearance is preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive primary care to an assigned patient panel in accordance with DHA-PI 6025.11.
Serve as the Primary Care Manager (PCM), ensuring continuity of care, promoting preventative health, and maintaining medical readiness.
Provide comprehensive medical evaluations, including history and physical examinations.
Diagnose and treat acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and other medical conditions.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests, such as laboratory studies, X-rays, and other imaging procedures.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and evidence-based guidelines.
Prescribe medications and other therapies, adhering to the Air Force Formulary and established protocols.
Perform minor surgical procedures (e.g., wound care, skin biopsies, joint injections) as appropriate and within scope of practice.
Provide women’s health services, including routine gynecological exams and family planning counseling (if within scope of practice).
Provide pediatric care, including well-child exams, immunizations, and treatment of common childhood illnesses (if within scope of practice).
Address behavioral health concerns and provide referrals to mental health professionals as needed.
Coordinate patient care with specialist and other healthcare providers.
Support the Air Force mission by maintaining the health and deployability of service members.
Monitor and manage Individual Medical Readiness (IMR) metrics, including immunizations, Preventative Health Assessments (PHA), Mental Health Assessments (MHA), and dental readiness.
Conduct PHAs, pre-deployment screenings, and other readiness evaluations.
Diagnose, treat, and follow up on deployment-related conditions and injuries.
Provide clinical support during base exercises, contingency operations, and public health emergencies as needed.
Contribute to Medical Evaluation Boards (MEBs), Physical Evaluation Boards (PEBs), and related administrative processes.
Adhere to all Air Force medical standards, clinical protocols, and documentation requirements.
Initiate and process all required documentation for medical travel in accordance with Air Force and DHA policy.
Maintain knowledge of Air Force physical fitness standards and waiver policies, and counsel members on strategies to meet or maintain those requirements.
Serve as a trusted medical advisor to unit commanders on matters affecting the health, readiness, and operational capability of their personnel.
Maintain accurate and complete patient medical records in the Military Health System (MHS) GENESIS electronic Health Record (EHR).
Document all patient encounters, including diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up instructions, in the EHR.
Complete all necessary administrative tasks, such as coding and billing documentation.
Participate in quality improvement activities and peer review.
Comply with all applicable Air Force regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ensure accurate and timely completion of medical documentation.
Mentor medical technicians and other support staff.
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including nurses, medical assistants, and specialists, to provide coordinated patient care.
Participate in team meetings and case conferences.
Serve as a resource for other healthcare providers on medical topics.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
Participate in clinic performance improvement and process optimization initiatives.
Participate in Continuing Medical Education (CME) activities to maintain professional competence.
Serve on committees as assigned.
Assist with training and mentoring of medical students, residents, or other healthcare professionals.
Perform other duties as assigned by the COR and/or FRED within the scope of the position's general duties.