Full Job Description
We are currently seeking a full time PA in Montgomery, AL.
CORE Duties for PA:
- 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 services.
- Teach patients and family member’s healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.
- Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.
Work Schedule:
Monday – Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 4:00pm
Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits: Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more! Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
Matching 401K
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from a Physician Assistant Education Program accredited by the American Review Commission for Physician Assistant Education or its predecessors Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a family practice or other primary care setting, within the past 3 years
Licensure: Active, unrestricted license as a PA in any state
Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) within 12 months of graduation.
Life Support Certification: Maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.