Physician Assistant (Internal Medicine) GS-0603-12

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is within Womack Army Medical Center's Department of Medicine, Internal Medicine Service, Fort Bragg NC. Incumbent will be working over nights on an inpatient ward. Hours are generally 1900-0700 but can be flexed to cover other shifts as required by mission. Physician Assistant (Internal Medicine) Salary Range: $111,637 to - $145,147 per year Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/ Fayetteville is a progressive city of 175,000 nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the white sandy beaches of the Atlantic Ocean. The region offers numerous historic sites, museums, entertainment venues, a historic downtown and award-winning golf courses. One of the area's greatest assets is its thriving arts and cultural community. Theatre, symphony orchestras, and museums are available, in addition to the numerous festivals and special events held throughout the year. Fayetteville city parks offer a variety of leisure activities, programs and facilities. The city is home to professional hockey and indoor football teams. The region is served by three institutions of higher learning: Fayetteville State University, Methodist University and Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Requirements

US Citizenship Required
All Applicants must be licensed as a Physician Assistant by the recognized licensing agency of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education (CME) and re-certification.
At least one year as a physician assistant

Responsibilities

Serve on an inpatient medical ward team in delivering health care for inpatients in a ward, step-down and ICU environments.
Provide consultative services with physician over-site within the inpatient ward.
Provide out-patient services within the Internal Medicine Clinic for acute, routine, inpatient follow up or consultative type appointments.
Record entries into patient’s chart, including daily progress notes with test results, treatment plans and outcomes.
Write prescriptions and order the administration of medications for patients in accordance with approved treatment protocols.