Physician Assistant

USGP; Nellis Air Force Base Census-Designated Place (NV); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health/Dental/Vision/401(k)

Life Insurance

Job summary

USGP seeks a Physician Assistant to work full-time at Nellis AFB, NV, delivering primary and specialty care to active-duty service members.

Responsibilities include a full PA scope, adherence to medical staff bylaws, and collaboration with clinic staff to provide high-quality care. Required NCCPA certification, ARC-PA-accredited PA education, and current licensure in a U.S. state are essential. USGP offers a competitive benefits package and a stable federal work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from ARC-PA-accredited PA program.
• Two years of PA experience within the last three years; urology experience preferred.
• Current NCCPA certification in good standing.
• Current, unrestricted physician assistant license in any U.S. state or territory.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of PA services in primary and specialty care.
• Adhere to Medical Staff Bylaws and privilege scope.
• Diagnose, treat, and manage routine to complex conditions.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop treatment plans.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance.

Skills

PA licensure

NCCPA board certification

Clinical teamwork

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

U.S. Got People is searching for a Physician Assistant to work Full-Time at Nellis AFB, NV. working directly with our active-duty service members. .

Benefits for Physician Assistants

• Competitive pay
• We offer a competitive benefits package, with options for individual health plans, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Individual health plans and more available through USGP: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life Insurance!
• Schedule: Monday through Friday at any primary care clinic within the 99th MDG, 730am-430pm

Qualifications of Physician Extenders

• Degree/Education: Possess a Baccalaureate degree from a Physician Assistant Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program (CAAHEP)
• Experience: Possess two (2) years of experience within the last three (3) years as a full-time Physician Assistant. Preference given to applicants with at least 12 months of Urology specific experience.
• Board Certification: Possess and maintain current certification as a Physician Assistant from the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensure/Registration: Possess and maintain a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands

Job duties for Physician Extenders may include but are not limited to:

• Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• The contractor is required to abide by the Medical Staff Bylaws upon acceptance of privileges to practice.
• Technically guide and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.
• Examination of patients, formulation differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
• Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans.
• Answering patient work telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
• 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 recommend 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.

At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.

USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

We look forward to receiving your resume!