Physician Assistant/Extender 1

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of in Georgia seeks a Physician Assistant/Extender 1 to work day shift under supervision, providing healthcare services typically performed by a physician, including physicals and treatment.

The role may involve prescribing medications in certain cases; requires APRN license in Georgia, PA studies degree, ARC-PA program completion, and PA certification eligibility; compensation is $108,000 annually as part of state government.

Qualifications

• Master's in nursing and Georgia APRN license required.
• Bachelor's in PA studies with 2+ years general medicine experience.
• Bachelor's in related field with ARC-PA 24-month PA program and eligibility for PA certification.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's degree APRN license

PA Studies BA & 2+ yrs med exp

Related field BA + ARC-PA 24mo

Job description

Job Title: Physician Assistant/Extender 1

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000614 Number of Openings: 1

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.