Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (Direct Hire)

• Service focus: Vascular Surgery (Director for Surgery)

• Location: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

Description

Provide clinical care by performing medical examinations and evaluations to formulate diagnoses. Interpret radiographs and other diagnostic results, order routine laboratory tests and imaging studies, and implement evidence-based response guide therapies with medication prescribing. Maintain electronic medical record documentation and provide health education to patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examinations and evaluations

• Interpret radiograph and other diagnostic technology reports

• Order routine laboratory tests and imaging studies

• Implement response guide therapies and prescribe medication

• Write and dictate electronic medical record entries

• Provide health education to patients and families

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant educational program

• NCCPA exam completed; maintain certification status with CME and recertification

• Current active full unrestricted Physician Assistant license/registration

• Minimum 1 year experience as a certified PA: performing exams, diagnosing conditions, and ordering/interpreting diagnostic testing (experience only; no education substitution)

• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance (background investigation and credit check)

• Immunization screening; Hepatitis B vaccination required for direct patient contact

• Seasonal influenza vaccination and annual renewals (unless exempt)

• TB testing

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

• Urinalysis drug screen prior to appointment; comply with pre-employment screening and random/incident-based drug testing

• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain/maintain relevant clinical privileges

Benefits

A federal government career offers a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility depends on the type of position held and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.