Physician Assistant - WOMC

About the role

Nellis AFB is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide high-quality care for the WOMC (Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic) under physician supervision. The PA will assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a fast-paced military medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary or specialty medical care with the cognizance or supervision of a physician.
• Responsible for a regularly appointed clinic, compatible with workload and, in addition, provide immediate evaluation and management of emergent problems as they occur.
• Collect and record, in proper format, medical and social historical data appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Perform a general physical examination.
• May become the primary care manager for a panel of patients.
• Manage the health and wellness of assigned patients.
• Examine patients, formulate differential diagnostic plans, define and order required diagnostic testing.
• Interpret examination findings and test results, and implement treatment plans.
• Determine the need for consultation and assist in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Approve or disapprove subspecialty referrals.
• Answer patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
• Provide primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
• Admit inpatients as per the local MTF instructions.
• Recognize more complicated cases, initiate treatment (if appropriate), and refer to a higher level of medical expertise for diagnosis and/or treatment.
• Plan and initiate proper treatment within defined privileges and the scope of practice of the facility.
• Identify and report situations and individual cases which have public health significance and carry out effective control measures.
• Clearly communicate findings, diagnosis, and planned treatment regimen to other health personnel either orally or in writing.
• Stabilize and manage a patient in a medical or surgical emergency and/or transfer to physician care.

Requirements

• Must have at least 24 months of experience as a Physician Assistant within the last 36 months.
• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Training Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or its predecessors, and acceptable to the Surgeon General, USAF, is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications using American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 24 months of experience as a Physician Assistant within the last 36 months.
• Must be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Training Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), or its predecessors, and acceptable to the Surgeon General, USAF, is mandatory.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications using American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.

Skills

• Experience in a fast-paced military medical environment.
• Ability to collect and record medical and social historical data.
• Perform general physical examinations.
• Manage patient panels and provide primary care.
• Interpret diagnostic test results and implement treatment plans.
• Initiate consultations and referrals as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare providers.
• Recognize and manage complex medical conditions.
• Admit and manage inpatient care.
• Report public health concerns and implement control measures.
• Stabilize and manage medical emergencies.

Benefits

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

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

• Details about benefits are not specified in the job description.