Physician Assistant - Emergency Room

About the role

The Emergency Room Physician Assistant at Nellis AFB will provide high-quality emergency and primary care under physician supervision in a fast-paced military medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and primary care with physician supervision.
• Conduct histories, physical exams, diagnostic evaluations, and develop treatment plans.
• Identify and manage emergent conditions; initiate treatment and coordinate higher-level care.
• Avoid/deny specialty referrals and support patient phone consults.
• Deliver preventive care and admit inpatients per facility procedures.
• Stabilize and prepare emergency patients for transfer or evacuation.
• Perform nerve blocks (digital, local infiltration, intercostal) and urological procedures.
• Maintain accurate inpatient and outpatient medical records.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARC-PA–accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS (AHA or Red Cross–approved).
• NCCPA certification required.
• At least 24 months of PA experience within the last 36 months.
• Full, unrestricted PA license in any U.S. state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or U.S. territory.
• No additional board certification required.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA–accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.

Benefits

• Stable, rewarding federal contract position.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Pay

Salary range from $130K - $140K Annually.

Schedule

Nellis is a 24/7 facility requiring applicants to be available for all shifts.

Contact

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Betty Fisk at 314-744-4130 or betty_fisk@spectrumhealth.com.