PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

U.S. Army 2nd Medical Recruiting Battalion; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education loan repayment

Training opportunities

Travel opportunities

Paid vacation

Healthcare for family

Job summary

U.S. Army Physician Assistants serve as versatile medical specialists across the full spectrum of Army medicine. As a PA, you will provide diagnostic and therapeutic services for Soldiers and their families, with broad clinical privileges and responsibilities.

You may also assist with stabilization and transport decisions and pursue ongoing trainings, education, and conferences to advance in military medicine, while supporting Army Reserve options if desired.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university.
• Certification by the NCCPA is required.
• Foreign graduates may apply with a permanent ECFMG certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic PA services for Soldiers and families.
• Advise on stabilization and transportation of patients.
• Pursue trainings, continued education, seminars, and conferences to broaden medical skills.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

NCCPA certification

Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates certificate (ECFMG)

Job description

U.S. Army Physician Assistants serve as versatile medical specialists across the full spectrum of Army medicineIf you are a professional in the physician assistant field and want to combine your passions with a desire to serve the U.S. Army, a career as an Army Physician Assistant might be the one for you.

Outstanding Opportunities

As a Physician Assistant for the U.S. Army, you will provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for Soldiers and their families. You may be asked to perform a full spectrum of medical care to Soldiers and their families within your given clinical privileges, as well as advising on the medical needs for stabilization and transportation of your patients. Through the Army, you will have the opportunity attend trainings, continued education courses, seminars and conferences to broaden your knowledge and take the steps to be able to serve in any medical specialty. And, if you choose to join the Army Reserve, you can serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.

Outstanding Benefits

Benefits may include:

• Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
• Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving.
• Active-duty PAs who are fully qualified may receive Board Certification Pay and Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay
• Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions
• Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
• Enrollment in a military retirement system that blends the traditional legacy retirement pension with a defined contribution to service members' Thrift Savings Plan account
• No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
• Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
• Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university
• Foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates
• Must have certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Must be a U.S. citizen for Active Duty
• Must have at least a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve