Physician Assistant/Extender 1

State-of-Georgi; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust benefits package

Job summary

State of Georgia is seeking a Physician Assistant/Extender 1 to join a team delivering high-quality healthcare under physician supervision. The role emphasizes conducting physicals, treating patients, and counseling clients in a dynamic government setting.

The ideal candidate holds a GA APRN license with a PA degree and relevant clinical experience; readiness to collaborate and provide patient care across diverse populations is essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing and GA APRN license required.
• PA studies bachelor’s degree and 2 years in general medicine required.
• Bachelor’s in related field plus PA program (24 months), ARC-PA certification and PA license eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides healthcare service typically performed by a physician.
• Conducts complete physicals, provides treatment and counsels clients.
• May prescribe medication where allowed.

Education

Master's degree in nursing; GA APRN license

Bachelor's degree in PA studies + 2 years general medicine experience

Bachelor's degree in related field + PA program (24 months) ARC-PA + PA license eligibility

Job description

Job Title

Physician Assistant/Extender 1

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia! We are the force that drives Georgia! Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens! Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

• robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $108,000

Job Description

Under supervision, provides healthcare service typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed physician. Conducts complete physicals, provides treatment and counsels clients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license to practice as an APRN in the specialty area
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in physician assistant studies AND Two years of general medicine experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND completion of physician assistant training program of at least Twenty-Four months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of the PA, ARC-PA AND certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within one year).

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.

Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.