Physician Assistant

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ERP International is seeking a Physician Assistant for a Full-Time position in support of the Family Health Clinic at Maxwell AFB, AL. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces!

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available!
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
• Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX – plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran.

Work Schedule:Monday – Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 4:00 pm, including a one hour lunch

Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

• 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, nurses and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services.
• Teach patients and family member’s healthy regimens and responsibility for achieving wellness.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement

Additional Duties:

5.1. Performs medical record reviews and applies appropriate protocols and guidelines to determine medical needs. Maintains patient medical records in electronic format as well as hard copy as required.5.2. Section flexibility. Contract personnel may be required to work in other MTF duty sections. Contract personnel shall be flexible in rotating temporary or permanently moving into other duty sections upon notification of the COR. If moved into a new duty section, they will be required to undergo orientation to the new section.5.3. The contract provider shall assess medical care to assure its quality. All providers shall participate in a continual process of self-evaluation/peer reviews and strive for excellence in the clinic.5.4. The contract provider shall complete all administrative tasks associated with the clinical position in an accurate and timely manner.5.5. Provides trainee health support. Develops policies and procedures and prepares directives governing communicable disease, illness and injuries, preventive medicine, and occupational medicine. Services as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies in matters related to preventive medicine and occupational medicine. Determines recommendations on waivers of medical standards. Develops programs for medical support of contingency operations.5.6. Advises medical staff. Advises medical and dental staff on treatment of military personnel and preparation of patients for aeromedical evacuation. Provides medical advice and guidance to bioenvironmental engineering, military public health, physiological training, and others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Graduation from a Physician Assistant Education Program accredited by the American Review Commission for Physician Asssitant Education or its predecessors, and acceptable tot the service-specific guidelines.
• Certification: PAs must obtain initial certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) within 12 months of graduation. Civilian accessions must be certified prior to employment. PAs are required to maintain NCCPA certification. Certification is maintained by meeting NCCPA continuing medical education and re-examination requirements as outlined in the NCCPA recertification process.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience as a PA within the past 36 months.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license from any state.
• Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Primary Care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Physician Assistant: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Montgomery, AL 36112 (Required)

Work Location: In person