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DOCS Health

Physician Assistant

DOCS Health, East Lyme, Connecticut, us, 06333

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Overview Part-time Physician Assistant role at DOCS Health. Independent contractor position providing services to military service members. Primarily weekends with some occasional weekdays in Connecticut on an as-needed basis.

Under the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) we provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following: US Army Reserve (USAR), Army National Guard (ARNG), U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR), U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES), U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR), Air National Guard (ANG), and U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR).

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 immediate concerns, including behavioral health, and address appropriately.

Document interview results for readiness classification in the service member's medical record using a proprietary system.

Requirements

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 high daily patient volumes.

Able to work extended hours and in various locations, including remote military installations.

Able to travel, with weekend availability (preferred).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Basic computer skills.

Supervising physician may be required depending on state requirements.

Not required - diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

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