Physician Extender (Neurology)

The Copper River Family of Companies•Eglin AFB, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a Physician Extender specializing in neurology to support the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The role provides outpatient and inpatient neurology services within the limits of the provider’s training, licensure, and clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF). The provider evaluates and treats patients, provides consultations, performs authorized procedures, coordinates care with the healthcare team, and supports patient education, preventive care, and clinical quality initiatives. The schedule is set by the Flight Commander or designee according to departmental requirements. Services are provided Monday through Friday between 0600 and 1800 for a nine-hour period, including a one-hour unpaid lunch; typical shifts are 0700–1600. The position follows a 40-hour workweek. Overtime, weekend and federal holiday work are not authorized or required, and on-call hours are zero. The provider must arrive well-rested and have had at least six hours of rest from all other duties before each scheduled shift. Schedule changes require the stated approvals.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for this contract position.
Bachelor’s degree.
Graduate of a Physician Assistant program at an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
Completion of at least 12 months of residency or fellowship training in a medical specialty program acceptable to the Defense Health Agency (DHA).
Full, current, and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
At least 24 months of neurology clinical experience within the last 36 months in an outpatient clinical and/or inpatient setting.
Knowledge and clinical ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage routine, acute, and chronic neurological and other medical conditions within the authorized scope of practice.
Ability to recognize emergency conditions and determine appropriate treatment, escalation, or referral.
Knowledge of neurology-related diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures.
Ability to provide patient consultations and follow-up care and to communicate diagnostic results promptly.
Strong clinical documentation, medical coding, and patient communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Ability to provide clinical direction, instruction, and support to staff and healthcare students, as appropriate.
Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, quality assurance, and applicable MTF and Air Force documentation standards.
Ability to meet the physical requirements associated with providing services and patient care.
Must arrive for each scheduled shift well-rested and have had at least six hours of rest from all other duties.

Responsibilities

Provide physician extender neurology services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of training, licensure, and MTF-granted privileges.
Conduct screenings, medical evaluations, and examinations for routine, acute, and chronic conditions; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients within the authorized scope of practice.
Provide scheduled outpatient neurology services, including new-patient consultations and established-patient follow-up visits.
Provide inpatient consultations upon request, including urgent, same-day, and walk-in consultations when required.
Respond to telephone consultations and communicate laboratory and radiology results to patients in a timely manner.
Perform and assist with medically indicated neurology-related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the provider’s scope of practice and granted privileges.
Recognize emergency conditions; diagnose, prescribe for, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries as authorized; and refer complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel.
Prescribe medications and immunizations in accordance with approved treatment protocols and medications approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Promote preventive care and health maintenance through patient and family education, counseling, annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care guidance.
Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and facilitate patient care.
Provide clinical direction and instruction to supporting staff and, as appropriate, supervise house staff performing neurology procedures within applicable scope and privileges.
Participate in staff meetings, case discussions, continuing education, in-service training, and continuous quality improvement activities.
Provide clinical instruction to medical residents, physician assistant students, medical students, and students in other healthcare disciplines through clinical rotations, didactics, and inpatient discussions, as appropriate.
Participate in approximately two formal educational lectures per year during billable hours.
Complete accurate, timely, properly signed clinical documentation in accordance with MTF and Air Force standards; use approved abbreviations and comply with the MTF Do Not Use Abbreviation List.
Complete patient encounter documentation within 72 business hours and maintain at least 90% coding accuracy for CPT, E/M, and procedure coding.
Participate in the 96th Medical Group Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and monthly peer-review program, typically reviewing at least five routine cases seen within the preceding 30 days.
Promote patient and staff safety through infection-control practices, maintaining a clean and orderly clinical environment, and recognizing, reporting, and correcting potential safety hazards promptly.
Perform administrative and other clinical duties as assigned by the Flight Commander, including consultation with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders when required.
Maintain working knowledge of clinic operations and medical and non-medical equipment to support safe patient care, equipment accessibility, and proper maintenance.