Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant (PA) Ft. Hood, TX $2,500 Sign on/Retention Bonus Position Duties and Responsibilities: 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 any and 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 members. Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, 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 immunizations. Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician. Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice. Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services. Teach patients and family member's healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness. Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree. Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, or the American Red Cross. One year in the last two years, prior to contract execution, as a Physician Assistant. Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA). Shall have and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position (with no limitations, stipulations or pending adverse actions) in one of the 50 US States and/or territories. Additional licenses held by a provider must be in good standing whether they are inactive, expired, or limit the provider’s practice to a military setting. Must be a US Citizen. Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits: Medical Insurance with PPO and HSA Options (United Healthcare) Dental Insurance (Humana)* Vision Insurance (Humana)* 401(k) with Employer Match Health Savings Account with Employer Match Prescription Drug Program Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) * Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Mutual of Omaha) * Relocation Assistance 10 Days Paid Time Off 11 Federal Holidays Continuing Education Assistance/License Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Wellness Incentives and More NOTE: *Effective the 1st day of the month following start date About Potomac Healthcare Solutions: Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you! If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. #pr1