Physician Assistant Soldier Readiness

Chenega Corporation • Fort Hood, TX

17h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant - Soldier Readiness will perform services in an out-patient environment, possessing qualifications meeting or exceeding currently recognized national standards as established by the Joint Commission. Provide the highest consideration to patient dignity and observe the percepts of the American Hospital Association’s “Bill of Rights for Patients”.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited university.
• Possess current Board Certification by the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Possess and maintain a current, active, valid unrestricted state license to practice medicine in one of the 50 states in the United States, or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years routinely practicing as a Physician Assistant (PA).
• Possess and maintain current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS).

Nice To Haves

• Successfully pass background and drug screening
• Ability to become familiar with the hospital formulary and prescribe pharmaceuticals according to the drugs listed.
• Ability to meet and maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) requirements.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relations skills and social sensitivity such that he/she can relate constructively to a variety of patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to type and have had experience using computers, especially Microsoft programs.
• Possess the competencies to enter/retrieve medical information in various government database systems.
• Possess sufficient training/experience to be able to adequately diagnose and treat acute diseases and injuries to include but not limited to the following: Skin Pulmonary System, Head, Gastrointestinal System, Eyes, Musculoskeletal System, Ears, Genitourinary System, Nose, Reproductive System, Throat, Lymphatic System, Neck, Central Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Endocrine System.
• Ability to receive and complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) required training for the position in which they will perform, and that training currency is maintained.
• Ability to receive and complete any mandatory annual medical/government required training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain privileges at Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC) through approval of the Credentials Committee.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain proper medical record on beneficiaries to whom treatment is provided IAW AR 40- 66, Medical Records.
• Take part in clinic Quality Assurance Program as required to meet the standards of the Joint Commission.
• Follow the established operating procedures of the MTF where services are being provided. Participate in the quality control activities of the MTF.
• Coordination with other departments of the medical facility staff to provide complete care to patients.
• Provide and document medical advice to patients by telephone as appropriate and in accordance with MTF protocols.
• Provide clinical direction to supporting government personnel assigned to their area during the performance of clinical procedures.
• Responsible for the quality and the timeliness of treatment records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided.
• Participates in clinical education programs and in clinical staff quality improvement functions as prescribed by the department chief or his/her designee.
• Comply with the MTF quality control program and the standing operating procedures of the MTF.
• Participate in clinical and quality review processes as determined by hospital policy.
• Military Planner Data Viewer (MPDV). This computer system is a readiness database system for read and write tasks being implemented at Soldier Readiness.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level