Physician Assistant

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 96,432; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Physician Assistant to work as an independent contractor supporting military personnel. The role involves health assessments, reviewing medical histories, and documenting readiness classifications. Candidates should have an active PA license, CPR/BLS certification, and excellent communication skills. Experience with primary or urgent care is preferred. This role requires weekend availability and adaptability to various locations.

Qualifications

• Supervising Physician may be required depending on the state requirement.
• Experience with primary care, urgent care or occupational health preferred.
• Knowledge of military systems, protocols, and terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support physical health assessments of military personnel.
• Review health history and medical records.
• Document interview results for readiness classification.

Skills

Adaptability to fast-paced environments

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Basic computer knowledge and skills

Education

Active PA license in the state

CPR/BLS certification

Job description

Physician Assistant at Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions

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 occasional weekdays in the State of Tennessee on an "as needed" basis. Under the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) we provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements for deployable military forces, including U.S. Army Reserve, Army National Guard, U.S. Navy Reserve, U.S. Marine Forces Reserve, U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Air National Guard, and U.S. Air Force Reserve.

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

Requirements

• Supervising Physician may be 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 to diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications.

Upon conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a 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.