Defense Health Agency

Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine) GS-0603-12

Defense Health Agency  •  Georgia (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

This position is located in Ft. Stewart, GA at WINN Army Medical Center in the department of Emergency Medicine.

  • A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Physician Assistant (Emergency Medicine)

Salary Range: Up to-$116,362 per yea

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

Responsibilities

Duties

  • 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.

Qualifications

US Citizenship Required

At least one year of experience as a certified physician assistant treating patients in an Emergency Hospital 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.

Defense Health Agency

About Defense Health Agency

Practice alongside other civilian and military health care professionals at locations across the U.S. and around the world and experience the unique professional opportunities* and benefits that can be found with the Defense Health Agency.

The U.S. Defense Health Agency (DHA) is comprised of civilian health care professionals employed by the U.S. Government. DHA employees serve our country by caring for military service members but are not subject to military requirements such as "boot camp," military uniforms, or deployment.

*U.S. Citizenship Required

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Year Founded
Unknown
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