Physician Assistant/Extender 2

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Office of the Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire seeks a Physician Assistant/Extender 2 for the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities in Georgia. The role involves under supervision delivering healthcare, performing physicals, and treatment planning.

The position requires PA credentials, 4+ years in general medicine or equivalent, and eligibility for Georgia APRN licensure in the specialty area. Day shift, state government employment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of general medicine experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field and completion of a physician assistant training program of at least 24 months certified by ARC-PA and active PA certification (or eligibility to obtain within one year) and two (2) years of experience in a related area.
• Master's degree in nursing in the assignment area and two (2) years of related experience with current Georgia APRN license; psychiatric requires mental health experience; medical requires 4 years mental health experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Physician Assistant

Medical clinical experience

Education

PA degree (Bachelor's)

Related field + ARC-PA certified PA program

APRn license (Georgia)

Job description

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Job Title:
Physician Assistant/Extender 2
Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:
JR0000006576
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$120,000

Job Description:
Under general 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:
Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of general medicine experience; or Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and completion of a physician assistant training program of at least 24 months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of 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) and two (2) years of experience in a related area; or Master's degree in nursing area of assignment from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in a related area and a current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area. The psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of two (2) years of mental health experience. The medical specialty area requires a minimum of four (4) years of mental health experience or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Physician Assistant/Extender 1 (HCP110) or position equivalent.

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.