Physician Assistant/Extender 2

Georgia Department of Revenue; Statesboro (GA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Physician Assistant/Extender 2 to join the clinical team in Georgia. Under general supervision, you will perform physician-level tasks, conduct comprehensive physicals, deliver treatment, and provide patient counseling.

The position may include prescribing medications where permitted and requires relevant PA education, certification, and state licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of general medicine experience.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s degree in a related field with PA training program of at least 24 months and PA licensure eligibility.
• Master’s degree in nursing in the assigned specialty with required Georgia license.

Responsibilities

• Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician under supervision.
• Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel clients.
• May prescribe medication in certain cases.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies

PA training program of at least 24 months (ARC-PA certified)

Certification to practice as Physician Assistant

Georgia APRN license in specialty (if applicable)

Mental health experience (psychiatric specialty)

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.