Physician Assistant

Luke & Associates, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Luke & Associates, Inc. seeks a Physician Assistant to support Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, CO, delivering direct patient care in a military medical environment. The role is Gastro-focused with possible Internal Medicine days.

The position emphasizes preventive care, prescribing per approved protocols, collaboration with physicians and staff, and patient education to promote wellness in a readiness-focused system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Unrestricted medical license in any U.S. jurisdiction.
• Certified by NCCPA (Physician Assistant).
• BLS and ALS certifications present.

Responsibilities

• Promote preventive care and health maintenance.
• Prescribe per approved protocols and medications.
• Identify problems and coordinate appropriate action or referrals.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic practices per scope of practice.
• Establish rapport with physicians, nurses, and others to support primary care.

Skills

Gastroenterology experience

Internal medicine experience

Team work

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.