Physician Assistant (PA)

About the Role

QuarterLine (QL), a Planned Systems International (PSI) company, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physician Assistant to join the Occupational Medical Services healthcare team at Tinker Air Force Base, OK. The selected candidate will provide primary and specialty medical care in a Department of Defense (DoD) clinical environment, supporting mission readiness and high-quality care for service members and eligible patient populations.

Duty Location: Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma. No telework allowed.

Schedule

Duty Hours: Monday - Friday, 0700 - 1600. No overtime, no holiday work required.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary or specialty medical care under the cognizance or supervision of a physician.
• Manage a regularly appointed clinic and evaluate emergent medical problems.
• Collect and record medical and social historical data appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Perform general physical examinations.
• Serve as the primary care manager (PCM) for a panel of patients, including:
  • Examination of patients and formulation of differential diagnostic plans.
  • Ordering and interpreting diagnostic testing.
  • Implementing treatment plans and determining the need for specialist consultations.
  • Approving or disapproving subspecialty referrals.
  • Answering patient telephone consults with clinic staff assistance.
  • Providing primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
• Recognize complex cases, initiate treatment (if appropriate), and refer to higher-level medical expertise.
• Plan and initiate proper treatment within defined privileges and facility scope of practice.
• Identify and report cases with public health significance and implement control measures.
• Clearly communicate findings, diagnoses, and treatment plans to other health personnel.
• Stabilize and manage patients in medical or surgical emergencies and arrange for evacuation if needed.
• Perform medical procedures, including:
  • Digital, local infiltration, and intercostal nerve blocks.
  • Urological procedures.
• Maintain inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with Military Treatment Facility (MTF) procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Training Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, acceptable to the Surgeon General, USAF.
• Minimum of two (2) years of physician assistant experience within the past three (3) years.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current, valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross (in-person certification required; online courses are not acceptable).

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a Department of Defense (DoD) or Military Treatment Facility (MTF) environment.
• Experience in occupational medicine, primary care, or ambulatory care settings.
• Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and military healthcare operations.

Additional Information

• Must comply with occupational health requirements, including physical examinations, tuberculosis screening, and immunizations/vaccinations.
• Subject to background and security investigation, including drug screening.
• Must maintain good personal hygiene and present a well-groomed, professional appearance in accordance with facility policy.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package, including paid leave.
• Employer-sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.
• Legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance options.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) options for pre-tax savings on qualified expenses.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with an immediately vested employer contribution match.
• Professional growth opportunities through courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.