Physician Assistant – Family Medicine/ Pediatrics

Matrix-Providers; Fort Carson (CO); In loco; USD 91.000 - 92.000; Tempo pieno

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PTO

Holidays

401(k)

Health insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Matrix Providers is seeking a Physician Assistant for Family Medicine/ Pediatrics to join Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson. This full-time role offers a compensation range of $66.00–$67.00 per hour with a schedule that generally runs weekdays, with potential for nights, weekends or on-call as needs arise.

The successful candidate will have an ARC-PA accredited PA program, NCCPA certification, BLS, and 24 months of recent family medicine experience.

Competenze

• Graduation from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• NCCPA board certification is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross is required.
• Active PA license in good standing.

Mansioni

• Provide comprehensive physician assistant services in primary and specialty care within scope and privileges.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat and manage acute, chronic, and preventive care needs.
• Perform examinations, screenings and immunizations; administer routine procedures.
• Recognize emergencies and refer complex cases as needed.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications per protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure quality patient care.
• Educate patients and families; promote preventive health and self-management.

Formazione

NCCPA Certification

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

Descrizione del lavoro

Matrix Providers is hiring a Physician Assistant – Family Medicine/ Pediatrics to join our team of talented professionals providing healthcare services to Military Service Members and their families at Fort Carson - Evans Army Community Hospital.

• Employment Status: Full-time
• Compensation: $66.00-$67.00/hr
• Schedule: Evans Army Community Hospital is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Generally the schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:30 pm. Hours are subject to change, and may include nights, weekends, or home call if future need arises. The Contract employee shall work no more than 40 hours per week without prior authorization from the supervisor or department chief.
  • Current schedule : Monday through Thursday 10 hour shifts or Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 4:30 pm. Weekends, nights, and home calls have not been required so far.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

Requirements

• Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Certification:
  • Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA). Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA)
  • Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience: Have actively practiced as a Family Medicine - Physician Assistant for 24 months within the last 36 months, and are able to demonstrate current clinical competency. Current clinical competency is verifiable by clinical activity logs submitted by the previous medical institutions
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant.

Job Summary

• Provide comprehensive Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty care within scope of practice and MTF privileges.
• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients with acute, chronic, and preventive healthcare needs.
• Perform patient examinations, screenings, immunizations, and routine medical procedures.
• Recognize emergency conditions, provide appropriate treatment, and refer complex cases to physicians or specialists.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications and immunizations according to approved protocols.
• Perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within established clinical guidelines.
• Promote preventive medicine, health education, wellness, and patient self-management strategies.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to coordinate quality patient care.
• Provide clinical guidance, training, and education to staff and participate in meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Educate patients and families, maintain infection control standards, and communicate healthcare plans effectively.

Clinic Information

• Patient care is mostly pediatrics but will float over the Family Medicine.
• Work Schedule: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, with lunch from 12:00–1:00 PM.
• Patient Load: Approximately 20 patients per day, with 20-minute appointments: 15 in-person and 5 virtual.
• Clinic Environment: Similar pace to a typical outpatient clinic, with strong support from nursing and support staff.
• Onboarding & Training: Initial onboarding lasts 2 weeks, followed by approximately 4–6 weeks of ramp-up time with longer appointments before reaching the full patient load.
• Scheduling Expectations: Leave requests should be submitted 6 months in advance, while unexpected absences or call-outs should be communicated as soon as possible.