Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner

Central Intelligence Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 133,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Training provided

Job summary

Central Intelligence Agency seeks Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners to deliver medical care in austere environments. You will treat illnesses, stabilize trauma, and operate remote clinics while carrying out logistical duties.

The role includes field medicine instruction and potential deployment abroad, with an initial assignment in Washington, DC and opportunities for overseas work. Qualified candidates hold a Master’s degree from an AAPA-approved program or NP program and current

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an AAPA-approved program or NP program.
• Current NCCPA certification for PAs, AANPCB or ANCC certification for NPs.

Responsibilities

• Treat illness, injuries, and medical emergencies including trauma stabilization.
• Establish and operate remote independent duty clinics including performing logistical and administrative functions.
• Conduct physical examinations and interpretation of diagnostic testing.
• Provide didactic and practical instruction in medical care including field medicine and Tactical Combat Casualty Care.
• May deploy abroad with limited resources and carry medical equipment between locations.

Education

Master's degree (AAPA-approved)

NCCPA/AANPCB/ANCC certification

Job description

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Hiring Path: Fed Competitive
• Number of Openings: many
• Security Clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information

Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners work with highly motivated individuals to deliver medical care in challenging and unique settings.

Key Responsibilities

As a Physician Assistant/Nurse Practitioner for CIA, you will work with highly motivated individuals to deliver quality healthcare in challenging and austere environments with limited resources. Your duties will include: Treating illness, injuries, and medical emergencies to include trauma stabilization Establishing and operating remote independent duty clinics including performing logistical and administrative functions.

Conducting physical examinations and interpretation of diagnostic testing Providing didactic and practical instruction in various levels of medical care to include field medicine, and Tactical Combat Casualty care. You will be required to carry medical equipment from one location to another on foot in austere foreign environments and may work with host-country personnel, often as the sole provider.

You should be comfortable operating independently with a minimal amount of key medical supplies and without direct physician oversight. While the initial assignment is located in the Washington, DC area, candidates will become part of a deploying team serving abroad in various locations for the beginning of their career.

All candidates will be required to serve a one-year unaccompanied assignment at some point, but will also have the opportunity to relocate with immediate family to an assorted choice of locations abroad to serve in a more clinical setting. As part of our team, you will receive excellent benefits and a variety of medical and non-medical training will be provided.

You will be eligible for an annual retention bonus of 10% of base pay after completing 12 months of qualifying service, based on annual review. Additional incentive pay is possible based on assignment and duties.

Requirements & Education

Master's degree from an AAPA-approved program and/or NP program Current NCCPA certification for PAs, AANPCB or ANCC certification for NPs including ability to practice in a full-scope primary care/acute care setting

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Central Intelligence Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $133142 – $158322/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-30.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.