Physician Assistant - Patient-Centered Care + Sign-On Bonus

Indian Health Service; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Indian Health Service seeks a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive outpatient care with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention for diverse communities. The role includes patient-centered services and potential teaching responsibilities.

Requirements include ARC-PA accredited PA education, NCCPA certification, active licensure, and eligibility for medical staff privileges. U.S. citizenship and background checks are mandatory; on-call and rotating shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification or eligibility and state license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain medical staff privileges.
• U.S. citizenship and selective service requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides outpatient therapeutic and preventive health services to individuals and groups.
• Identifies and manages illnesses and preventive aspects of these illnesses.
• Familiarizes self with community health characteristics and orients staff and leaders on health care issues.
• Serves in a teaching capacity and precepts students or junior staff.

Skills

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Education

ARC-PA Accredited PA Program

Master's in related health field (e.g., MPH)

Tools

NCCPA Certification

Job description

Indian Health Service seeks a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive outpatient care with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention for diverse communities. The role includes patient-centered services and potential teaching responsibilities.

Requirements include ARC-PA accredited PA education, NCCPA certification, active licensure, and eligibility for medical staff privileges. U.S. citizenship and background checks are mandatory; on-call and rotating shifts may apply.