Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Stewart, GA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at WINN Army Hospital at Fort Stewart, GA. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include performing initial patient work-up by securing a health and medical history, examining patients, determining the need for and ordering laboratory tests, X-rays, physician consultation and other procedures necessary to complete assessment of the patient. The role involves writing prescriptions and ordering the administration of medications in accordance with approved treatment protocols. The Physician Assistant will make clinical decisions, diagnose disease, illness or injury, and work collaboratively with the physician in providing patient care, management and revision of therapeutic plans. Recording entries into the patient’s chart, including daily progress notes with test results, treatment plans and outcomes, is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

• Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• 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.
• Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• At least one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes evaluating patient's condition for medical diagnosis; developing patient care plans based on evaluation findings; and providing medical education to patients or staff.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
• Must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• U.S. Citizenship
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial patient work-up by securing a health and medical history from the patient or family members and records findings.
• Examine patients and determine the need for and order laboratory tests, X-rays, physician consultation and other procedures necessary to complete assessment of the patient.
• Write prescriptions and order the administration of medications in accordance with approved treatment protocols.
• Make clinical decisions and diagnoses disease, illness or injury and works collaboratively with the physician in providing patient care, management and revision of therapeutic plans.
• Record entries into patient’s chart including daily progress notes with test results, treatment plans and outcomes.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree