Full Job Description
Are you a dedicated Physician Assistant ready for an exciting opportunity to support our military personnel at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, TX? We’re looking for someone with recent experience in General Surgery outpatient care, who’s eager to make a difference by providing compassionate consults, pre/post-op care, and performing minor office procedures. If you’re ready for a meaningful role in a dynamic environment, we’d love to meet you!
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:
- Competitive Wage
- Generous Paid Time Off: 80 hours of PTO and 56 hours of sick time annually
- $1,000 CME Reimbursement: We support your professional growth
- Location: Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7 AM – 4:30 PM
- No weekend work and paid federal holidays
Qualifications We’re Looking For:
- Education: (*Masters)* Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program, certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- CME: Up-to-date Continuing Medical Education documentation
- Licensure: Active, valid, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license
- Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) certified through the AHA or ARC
- Experience: 24 months in General Surgery or Orthopedic care within the last 36 months
- Security Requirements: Must pass a national agency check inquiry (NACI) and drug screening
Join us in a role that offers the stability, support, and respect you deserve as you make a meaningful impact on the lives of our service members. Apply today!
Job Duties:
- Performs minor surgeries and other therapeutic procedures as necessary.
- Performs history and physical exams; orders and interprets appropriate diagnostic tests; diagnoses and treats surgical patients, includes telephone contacts for results reporting and answering patient questions.
- Performs examination of urgent or emergent patients and consults with the Surgical Flight or Emergency Department in lieu of a surgical resident or surgical staff physician.
- Performs administrative duties, which may include but are not limited to, maintaining statistical records of clinical workload, participating in medical education programs, participating in quality improvement functions, and other duties as prescribed by the Flight Commander or designated Government representative.
- Treats patients with compassion and empathy, recognizing and respecting cultural diversity, and adapting communications to the patient’s ability to understand. Uses professional phone techniques, effective and concise Verbal and written communication, and medical terminology appropriately. Receives, organizes, prioritizes and transmits information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $65.00 – $70.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- General Practice
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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