Physician Assistant
DOCS Health · Providence, RI · 1 mo ago
Full-time
About the role
We are seeking Physician Assistants to partner as independent contractors providing health readiness services to military service members under the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP). This program supports the medical and dental readiness of the U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard, U.S. Navy Reserve, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Air National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Reserve. Work is primarily on weekends with occasional weekdays in Rhode Island on an as‑needed basis.
Responsibilities
- Support Physical Health Assessments of military personnel.
- Review health history, service member medical records, and medical questionnaires.
- Interview military personnel to determine current and prior medical concerns.
- Identify any concerns that need to be addressed immediately, inclusive of Behavioral Health.
- Document interview results for readiness classification in the service member’s medical record using a proprietary system.
Requirements
- Supervising Physician may be required depending on the state requirement.
- Active PA license in the state.
- CPR/BLS Certification.
- Experience with Primary Care, Urgent Care or Occupational Health – preferred.
- Experience with mobile medical services – preferred.
- Knowledge of Military systems, protocols, and terminology – preferred.
- Adaptable to fast‑paced environments, with large volumes of service members seen daily.
- Able to work extended hours.
- Able to work in various locations, including remote military installations.
- Able to travel, with weekend availability – preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer knowledge and skills.
- Not Required – Diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications.
Pay
$550 a day + travel pay
Schedule
Primarily weekends with occasional weekdays in Rhode Island on an as‑needed basis.