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USGP

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

USGP, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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USGP has an opportunity for a

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

to provide services to our military service members, their families, and veterans with the

AVIATION MEDICINE

CLINIC

at

LANGLEY,

VA Benefits

Competitive Pay



$66.00/hr.

+ Health and Welfare Stipend Benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance and 401K Paid Time Off and Sick Time Available Schedule : Monday to Friday 0730 – 1630, 0800 – 1700, or 0815 – Qualifications

Degree/Education : Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support:

Possess and maintain current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Physicians not currently certified in ACLS will be eligible, but shall obtain certification within three (3) months of start date. Possess and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification. Physicians not currently certified in NRP will be eligible, but shall obtain certification within three (3) months of start date. Possess and maintain Advanced Life Support Obstetrics (ALSO) certification. Physicians not currently certified in ALSO will be eligible, but shall obtain certification within six (6) months of start date. Experience:

1 year of experience within the last 2 Licensure/Registration:

Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant Job

Duties: To

include

but

not

limited

to: Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF

(e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated). Technically direct

and

provide care

for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment. Technically direct

and

teach

other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff Promote

preventive care

and

health maintenance

including annual physical, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling. Prescribe

in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and Identify

a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a Perform

specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice. Establish

collaborative rapport with physicians, nursing and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care Teach

patients and family members’ healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving Attend

staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement. At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility. USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status We look forward to receiving your resume!

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