Physician Assistant (1099)

Nitelines USA • Las Vegas, NV

94d • $65

About The Position

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We're a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Advanced Life Support (ALS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications.
• Must present proof of current certification(s) through American Health Association or client.
• Must have three years of experience in the clinical setting.
• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA).
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF.
• Supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems.
• Provide immunizations, diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
• Provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries, recognizing emergency conditions to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries.
• Refer complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.
• Provide outpatient health care to qualifying beneficiaries as scheduled by the Government.
• Maintain a program of comprehensive health for the family unit, including preventive medicine, behavioral sciences, and community health.
• Perform occupational health exams and military retirement or separations physicals as operationally needed.
• Perform virtual mental health assessments as part of military periodic health assessments (PHAs).
• Perform deployment health assessments when operationally needed.
• May become the primary care manager for a panel of patients at Operational Medicine Clinics.
• Examine patients, formulate differential diagnostic plans, define and order required diagnostic testing.
• Interpret examination findings and test results, and implement treatment plans.
• Answer patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
• Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits.
• Prepare records and reports as required in support of services rendered in accordance with established procedures.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.
• Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.
• Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.
• Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others to promote and facilitate primary care services.
• Teach patients and family members healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.
• Attend the daily clinic safety huddle and monthly flight meetings.

Benefits

• $65.00/hr pay rate (1099)
• Overage hours authorized on an as-needed basis to complete mission requirements, safe patient care and documentation.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree