ER Physician Assistant — Serve at a Military Medical Center

Defense Health Agency; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency seeks a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Room at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center on Fort Belvoir, VA.

The role includes evaluating and treating patients with acute, complex, and psychiatric conditions, ordering tests, and coordinating care with specialists. Requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and active unrestricted licensure in the United States.

Qualifications

• Education: graduation from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Certification: NCCPA certification and maintenance of CME/recertification.
• Licensure: active, unrestricted PA license in US jurisdiction.
• Experience: 1 year of PA work performing exams, documenting history, and prescribing medications.

Responsibilities

• Write prescriptions, including controlled substances, per protocol.
• Determine disposition for emergent patients.
• Order labs, imaging, and other tests as needed.
• Provide comprehensive medical care for acute, complex, or psychiatric cases.
• Refer to specialty clinics and coordinate follow-up plans.
• Modify care plans for acute and chronic patients.
• Coordinate with patients on findings and treatment effects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA Certification

Active PA Licensure (US state/DC/PR/territory)

Job description

Defense Health Agency seeks a Physician Assistant for the Emergency Room at the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center on Fort Belvoir, VA.

The role includes evaluating and treating patients with acute, complex, and psychiatric conditions, ordering tests, and coordinating care with specialists. Requires graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, and active unrestricted licensure in the United States.