Full Job Description
USGP has an opportunity for a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT to provide services to our military service members, their families, and veterans within the FLIGHT MEDICINE DEPARTMENT at TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE.
Benefits:
· Competitive Pay – $80.00+ Health and Welfare Stipend
· Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and a 401K
· Paid Time Off and Sick Time available
· Schedule: Monday – Friday 0730-1630
Qualifications:
- Degree/Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Experience: Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, disease process and procedures. Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required. Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients’ condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up care. Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical records
- Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant as required
Job Duties:
To include but not limited too:
· 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 con
· 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.
· Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
· Manages animal bites, blood borne pathogen exposures, hospital employee health, and sexually transmitted disease prevention and treatment programs IAW Centers for Disease Control, DoD, and Air Force guidelines and regulations
· Order diagnostic tests as applicable
· Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.
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 an individual 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.
USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status
We look forward to receiving your resume!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Physician Assistant: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- PA-C (Required)
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
- ACLS Certification (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Fairfield, CA 94533 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairfield, CA 94533: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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