Physician Assistant, Surgery (General)

Medical Faculty Associates, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 108,000 - 172,900; Full time

Job summary

The Medical Faculty Associates, Inc. is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant in Washington, D.C. This role involves performing clinical patient care under the supervision of physicians, including evaluations, prescribing medications, and patient education. The ideal candidate must have a Master's degree, current NCCPA certification, and D.C. licensure. Join a dynamic team affiliated with the GW School of Medicine, committed to comprehensive patient care across various medical specialties.

Qualifications

• Must have current NCCPA certification and D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant.
• Physical ability to sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
• Ability to lift over 100 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and problem identification of patients.
• Document findings in medical records.
• Order and interpret laboratory data and radiological tests.
• Provide education and counseling for patients.

Skills

Clinical patient care

History and physical examination

Diagnostic procedures

Prescribing medication

Patient education and counseling

Education

Master's degree as a Physician Assistant

Job description

Job Category: Advanced Practitioners - PA, NP

Requisition Number: PHYSI006422

• Posted : May 5, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Salary Range : $108,000 USD to $172,900 USD

Locations

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GW Hospital
Washington, DC 20037, USA

Description

Position Summary

The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) is seeking a Physician Assistant to perform, under the responsibility and supervision of physicians, clinical patient care service defined as data gathering, diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, management of stable and chronic illnesses, and counseling. The Advanced Practice Provider will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations. They will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs evaluation and problem identification of patients.
• Performs history and physical examination of patients.
• Writes prescriptions, and orders, and interprets laboratory data and radiological tests.
• Monitors patient status and response to treatments.
• Documents findings in the medical record.
• Recommends appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Interacts with consultants as appropriate.
• Provide education and counseling for patients. Directs patient and/or family to agencies dealing with specific illnesses/diseases.
• Orders appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Supervises NP, PA, health science, and medical students as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• A Master's degree as a Physician Assistant and completion of an approved course of study as a Physician Assistant.

Licensure

• Current and valid NCCPA certification and D.C. licensure as a Physician Assistant.

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, bend, reach, and walk for long periods of time in a clinical setting.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 100 lbs. as part of the role.
• Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
• Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.

About GW MFA

MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.

The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.

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