Physician Assistant

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Springfield is seeking a Physician Assistant to deliver essential health readiness services to military personnel. The role involves evaluating service members, reviewing medical histories, and documenting results. Candidates must hold an active PA license and CPR/BLS certification, with experience in primary care preferred. This position primarily requires weekend work, with potential weekday shifts, and involves traveling to various military locations, including remote installations.

Qualifications

• Supervising Physician may be required depending on the state requirement.
• Able to work extended hours and travel to various locations.
• 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

Experience with Primary Care

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Adaptable to fast paced environments

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Active PA license in the state

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

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 some occasional weekdays in the State of _________ on an "as needed" basis.

Under the Reserve Health Readiness Program (RHRP) we provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

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, inclusive of 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 - Diagnose, treat, or prescribe medications

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo 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.