Physician Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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.