Physician Assistant at Family Medicine

Aims Locum Tenens•Hampton, VA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a Physician Assistant – Family Medicine to provide primary care services at the 633rd Medical Group, Langley Air Force Base, VA. The provider will evaluate and treat patients, manage acute and chronic conditions, prescribe treatments, provide preventive care, and collaborate with healthcare teams in a military outpatient clinic setting. The Physician Assistant will support military readiness, maintain accurate medical documentation, and comply with DHA, MTF, and Joint Commission standards while participating in required training and quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtained within three months of start date
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained within three months of start date
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) certification required or obtained within six months of start date
Experience sufficient to meet DHA clinical competency and credentialing requirements.
Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in any U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia.
Strong knowledge of family medicine and primary care practices
Ability to independently evaluate and manage patients
Knowledge of preventive medicine and chronic disease management
Proficiency with electronic medical records systems
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods
Ability to respond to emergency patient situations
Ability to safely perform clinical procedures and patient evaluations
Ability to use standard medical equipment and computer systems
Contractor personnel must comply with all DHA and MTF immunization and occupational health requirements, including: Annual influenza vaccination, Tuberculosis screening, Hepatitis B vaccination/titer requirements, MMR immunity verification, N95 mask fit testing as required
Ability to successfully complete required background investigation and credentialing process
Completion of SF-85 security questionnaire
Electronic fingerprinting required
Credentialing package completion required prior to start date

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in family medicine, urgent care, primary care, military medicine, or outpatient clinical settings is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care
Manage acute illnesses, chronic conditions, and minor injuries
Conduct physicals, wellness visits, immunizations, and preventive care
Prescribe medications and treatments within scope of practice
Perform authorized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, and specialists
Maintain accurate electronic medical documentation
Educate patients and families on treatment and health management
Support military readiness and occupational health requirements
Participate in mandatory training, continuing education, and quality improvement activities