Physician Assistant (Emergency)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Stewart, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as an Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant (EMPA) provider at Winn Army Medical Center in the Department of Emergency Medicine, Fort Stewart, Georgia. The provider delivers primary medical services to patients in a Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), working collaboratively with physicians to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate from a physician assistant educational program accredited by ARC-PA or its predecessors at an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.
• Successfully complete the NCCPA examination and maintain certified physician assistant status, including continuing medical education and recertification requirements.
• Hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, unless eligible for the stated federal employee exemption.
• Have at least one full year of experience as a certified physician assistant evaluating patient conditions for diagnosis, developing care plans based on evaluation findings, and prescribing medication. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless an approved medical or religious exemption is documented; immunization screening is required, and Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact.
• Be able to fulfill any required pre-placement medical examination and tuberculosis testing.
• Submit to required pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as required for this mission-essential, inclement-weather-essential position.
• Be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification may be required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification may be required.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patients’ health and medical histories from patients or family members and document findings.
• Examine patients and determine the need for laboratory tests, X-rays, physician consultations, and other procedures needed to complete assessments.
• Write prescriptions and order medication administration in accordance with approved treatment protocols.
• Make clinical decisions and diagnose diseases, illnesses, or injuries.
• Collaborate with physicians in providing patient care and managing or revising therapeutic plans.
• Document patient chart entries, including daily progress notes, test results, treatment plans, and outcomes.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available to candidates who are new to federal service.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level