Physician Assistant

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Alaska; Remote; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

DOCS Health in Alaska is seeking Physician Assistants to join as independent contractors, primarily weekends with occasional weekday coverage on an as-needed basis. You will support military health readiness programs by performing health assessments, reviewing histories, and documenting results.

Candidates must hold an active PA license in the state, CPR/BLS, and be able to travel to remote installations. Prior experience in primary care, urgent care, or occupational health is preferred, and you

Qualifications

• Active PA license in the state of Alaska or eligibility.
• CPR/BLS certification is required.
• Experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care or Occupational Health is preferred.
• Experience with mobile medical services is preferred.
• Knowledge of military systems, protocols, and terminology is preferred.
• Ability to work extended hours and travel to remote installations.
• Weekend availability is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support health assessments of military personnel.
• Review health history and medical records.
• Interview service members to determine medical concerns.
• Identify urgent concerns including behavioral health needs.
• Document interview results in service member medical records using a proprietary system.

Skills

Active PA license

CPR/BLS

Primary/urgent care

Mobile medical services

Military health knowledge

Travel weekend availability

Oral communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Education

Physician Assistant license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Description

Attention all Physician Assistants, we are calling you to partner with us as independent contractors providing services to our Military Service members. We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of Alaska 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:

• U.S. 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)


• 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 concerns that need to be addressed immediately, inclusive of Behavioral Health.


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

Requirements

• Supervising Physician may required depending on the state requirement


• 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 large volumes of service members seen daily


• Able to work extended hours


• Able to work in various locations, including remote military installations


• Able to travel, with weekend availability - preferred


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Basic computer knowledge and skills


• Not Required - Diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

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 nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.