Physician Assistant (PA) - Primary Care

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant providing primary care in a clinic setting
• Population: Adults (active duty, civilians, retirees) and families
• Location: Directorate of Family Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg (North Carolina)

Description

Provide primary care for a panel of patients, including diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions, within a Primary Health Care Clinic. You will conduct patient intake, examine patients, perform initial work-ups, prescribe medications within scope (including controlled substances), order labs and imaging, and document findings and treatment plans. You will also provide consultation and education and perform emergency procedures when needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care for an assigned patient panel
• Obtain and record health histories and perform clinical evaluations
• Examine patients and complete initial patient work-up and assessments
• Prescribe and manage medications, including controlled substances per scope
• Order laboratory tests and x-rays and arrange physician consultation when required
• Document history, exam findings, diagnostic results, diagnoses, and treatment plans in patient records
• Provide consultation, teaching, and care coordination
• Perform emergency care procedures as appropriately needed

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Education from an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant program
• NCCPA exam completion and ongoing NCCPA certification with CME and recertification
• Current, active, full, unrestricted state Physician Assistant license (or qualifying federal exemption)
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a certified Physician Assistant performing patient care plus ordering/interpreting labs/diagnostics and providing routine/emergency care
• Background/suitability fitness review; Personnel Security Investigation
• Obtain and maintain BLS (AHA/American Red Cross), plus ACLS and PALS
• Comply with random drug testing requirements (testing designated position)
• Meet credentialing requirements and maintain relevant clinical privileges
• Meet immunization and vaccination requirements (including Hepatitis B; seasonal influenza)
• Pre-placement medical examination
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
• Ability to meet initial and periodic background re-verification for recurring interaction with children/youth
• Ability to work during irregular hours and report during inclement weather/contingency operations; wear required uniform/protective clothing

Benefits

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