Physician Assistant - Special Warfare Training Wing

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Physician Assistant to support the SWTW at Joint Base San Antonio. You will provide direct patient care, supervise medical staff, and align operations with Air Force flight medicine standards.

Responsibilities include medical supervision, EMR documentation, patient clearances, and coverage across clinic, pools, and field training events.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification; board certification maintained throughout employment.
• Valid, unrestricted US state PA license.
• Meet credentialing/privileging requirements for host facility; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical supervision and oversight to paramedics and supervise contract medical staff.
• Document patient encounters in MHS GENESIS and conduct peer reviews as needed.
• Evaluate patients, issue medical clearances, and perform clinical care in clinic, pools, and field.
• Support training events and contribute to human performance optimization initiatives.
• Participate in multidisciplinary medical meetings and inform student progression decisions.
• Report utilization data to Government oversight and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Medical supervision

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PA program graduate

Tools

MHS GENESIS

Job description

Location: Joint Base San Antonio, TX
Program: Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW)
Requisition Type: Full-time

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is seeking a Physician Assistant (PA) to support the Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) at Joint Base San Antonio. In this role, you will coordinate clinical and operational medical support with the Government Medical Director and/or Flight Commander, integrating human performance optimization with medical care across SWTW training courses. You will provide direct patient care, supervise contract medical staff, and ensure medical operations align with Air Force flight medicine and applicable military treatment facility standards of care.

How You Will Make an Impact

As a Physician Assistant, you will:

• Provide medical supervision and oversight to paramedics in accordance with clinical standards established by Government Medical SWTW/HPSG-Medical Support Services, State of Texas requirements, and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) standards. Ensure clinical practice remains aligned with protocols and guidance approved by the Government Medical Director.
• Document all patient encounters in the electronic medical record (MHS GENESIS). Conduct peer reviews as assigned by the Government Medical Director. Precept and cosign documentation from non‑privileged providers as directed.
• Evaluate patients and issue medical clearances in accordance with Air Force flight medicine standards. Conduct human performance activities commensurate with credentialing and certification at various SWTW training sites.
• Perform patient evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment in clinic, at training pools, and in the field during SWTW training activities. Provide medical coverage for training events as required by the mission schedule.
• Participate in regular multidisciplinary medical meetings to review patient status, treatment plans, and outcomes. Provide professional medical assessments and recommendations regarding student progression through the training pipeline.
• Report activities and utilization data to designated Government oversight, including submission of inputs to the Human Performance Utilization Tracker (HPUT) or similar Government databases as required.
• Validate patient care data to ensure accuracy and compliance with established medical standards and Government research protocols.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Certification

• Current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); must maintain board certification throughout employment.

Licensure/Registration

• Valid, unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant in any U.S. state.

Certifications / Privileging

• Meet all credentialing and privileging requirements of the host military treatment facility credentialing office, including verification of licenses, certifications, and qualifications to practice in one or more of the following: family medicine, flight medicine, occupational medicine, emergency medicine, or urgent care.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in one or more of the following: Family Medicine Flight Medicine Occupational Medicine Urgent Care Emergency Medicine

Work Schedule

• Ability to work a non‑standard schedule aligned to training and mission needs, including extended hours and/or rotating shifts (early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays) as required.

GDIT Is Your Place:

• Growth: AI-powered career tools to identify your next steps and learning opportunities.
• Support: Internal mobility resources focused on helping you achieve your career goals.
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness programs, 401(k) with company match, competitive pay, and paid time off.
• Flexibility: Full-flex work week where contract/customer requirements allow.
• Community: Join an award-winning culture of innovation in a military‑friendly workplace.

Own Your Opportunity:

At GDIT, our mission is our purpose and our people are at the center of everything we do. Explore a career in health services and you’ll find opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your commitment to supporting those who serve.

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