Physician Assistant

Luke & Associates, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Luke is seeking a Physician Assistant at Evans Army Community Hospital, Fort Carson, CO, with duties in gastroenterology and internal medicine. The role delivers direct patient care in a federal health system, supporting readiness and access to care.

Work weekdays 0600–1800, 8 hours, 30–60 min lunch, no on-call; requires Bachelor's degree, unrestricted US license, NCCPA certification, BLS and ALS; experience in gastroenterology or internal medicine within last 36 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• Current, valid, unrestricted U.S. license for PA.
• Board certification by NCCPA.
• BLS and ALS certifications.
• At least 24 months of gastroenterology or internal medicine practice (or in training) with first assistant competency within the last 36 months.
• US citizenship and proficient English required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in gastroenterology or internal medicine.
• Prescribe per approved protocols and pharmacy guidance.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and staff to coordinate primary care.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures per scope of practice.
• Engage in education and outreach to promote preventive care.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

BLS

ALS

Job description

Physician Assistant

Site of Service:

Evans Army Community Hospital, 1650 Cochrane Cir, Fort Carson, CO 80913, and other applicable locations within the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and External Resource Sharing Agreement (ERSA).

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift between 0600–1800 with a 30- to 60-minute uncompensated lunch; no on-call hours.

Position Overview:

This physician assistant position supports the mission of Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson by delivering direct patient care in a military medical environment serving Soldiers, families, and beneficiaries. The role offers a clinically focused practice supporting readiness, access to care, and high-quality treatment in a federal health system. Will work primarily in Gastro with possible days in Internal medicine.

Position Qualifications / Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree.

Licensure

Current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position in any U.S. jurisdiction.

Board Certification

Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA)

Cardiac Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS)

Experience

Actively practiced as a Physician Assistant in gastroenterology or internal medicine or in training for 24 months within the last 36 months with clinical and surgical first assistant competency. Clinical competency is verifiable by clinical and surgical activity logs submitted by the previous medical institutions.

Duties:

• 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.

Base Down Days

The MTF observes installation training holidays and base down days. The contractor shall not be required to work on these days and will not receive additional compensation.

Citizenship/English Language/Physical Capability

U.S. citizenship is required for this position. All contractor personnel must demonstrate professional proficiency in the English language, both written and verbal, sufficient to communicate effectively with patients, staff, and government personnel. This position requires the ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for extended periods; lift and move patients or equipment as required by the clinical setting; and perform the physical demands inherent to the specialty.

Special Requirements / Skills

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Team work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.

To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com

LUKE. To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at: http://www.lukestaffing.com