What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA?
Overview
The position is located in the Family Medicine Clinic at Eisenhower Army Medical Center (EAMC), working in an outpatient clinic as part of a multidisciplinary team. Working hours are approximately 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Recruitment and/or relocation bonuses.
This is a full-time Physician Assistant (Family Practice) position at Fort Eisenhower, Augusta Georgia that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 10 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, 401K, CME opportunities, an active GME program in primary care and surgical specialties and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.
Augusta is famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft Eisenhower has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains. It
The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.
Links: https://eisenhower.tricare.mil/
https://www.augustaga.gov/
Responsibilities
As a Physician Assistant you will perform duties such as:
- Make independent decisions regarding the medical care required for each patient.
- Obtain comprehensive and detailed health and medical history from the patient or a family member.
- Perform assessment of patients' condition to determine correct care and treatment plan.
- Refer complex medical problems to appropriate next level of specialty care or medical management.
- Prescribe medication and controlled substances in accordance with scope of practice for Physician Assistants.
- Submit orders for laboratory tests, X-rays, and other special studies required for diagnostics.
- Teach patients and their family members about proper treatment and medical care.
Qualifications
US Citizenship Required
At least one year of experience as a certified physician assistant treating patients in a Family Practice setting.
Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA), or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.
Successful completion of the National Commission 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.
All Applicants must be licensed as a Physician Assistant by the recognized licensing agency of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
