Physician Assistant

Overview

This position is located at Department of Surgery Urology Service, Army Medical Center Eisenhower located at Fort Gordon, GA.

This is a Direct Hire SolicitationA recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal Service

Student Loan repayment may be authorized

Salary Range: $89,508 to - $116,362 per year

This is a full-time Physician Assistant position at Fort Gordon, Augusta Georgia that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, 401K, CME opportunities, an active GME program in primary care and surgical specialties and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

Augusta is famous for its major attraction, The Masters Golf Tournament. Ft Gordon has a moderate year-round climate and offers close proximity to metropolitan areas, beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and the Appalachian Mountains.

The Augusta area is a growing community with an excellent quality of life. A wide variety of cultural and outdoor recreational activities are readily available locally, and many more are easily accessible from the coast to the mountains. Augusta has a vibrant professional medical environment, including the Medical College of Georgia and other referral medical centers. The cost of living is quite reasonable, with quality homes at good prices.

Responsibilities

As a Physician Assistant you will perform duties such as:

• Conduct clinical evaluations and consultation and provide recommendations to avert complications.
• Analyze and interpret routine laboratory results.
• Educate patients and their family members regarding treatment and medical care.
• Dispense and prescribe controlled substances in accordance with the scope of practice for Physician Assistants.
• Develop and establish plans to provide and improve patient health care.

Qualifications

US Citizenship Required

At least one year of experience as a certified physician assistant treating patients performing examinations, prescribing medications, and determining appropriate medical treatment.

Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA), or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the Secretary, U.S. Department of Education.

Successful completion of the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for continuing medical education (CME) and re-certification.

All Applicants must be licensed as a Physician Assistant by the recognized licensing agency of a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.