PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Physician Assistant

USGP has an opportunity for a Physician Assistant to provide services to our military service members, their families, and veterans within the Naval Branch Health Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida.

Job Description

• Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute, and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic, and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures, and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.
• Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.
• Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.
• Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing, and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care.
• Teach patients and family members healthy regimens and responsibility for achieving wellness.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.
• Order diagnostic tests as needed.
• Become familiar with the Military/Medical Treatment Facilities formulary. Providers authorized to prescribe pharmaceuticals shall do so according to the availability of drugs listed therein.

Requirements

• Degree/Education: Bachelor's
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. In addition, the Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine is required to have Pediatric Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Experience: Possess a minimum of one (1) year full-time experience within the last three (3) years in Occupational Medicine.
• Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant.

Benefits

• Competitive pay - $62.00/hr. + Health and Welfare Stipend
• Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and a 401K
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time available
• Holidays off
• Schedule: Naval Branch Clinic: Monday - Friday

At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans and their families that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as individuals and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.