Physician Extender

Giacare Inc; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

136 hours of paid time off annually

11 paid federal holidays

Up to $1,000 annually for continuing教育

401(k)

Employee referral program

Job summary

GiaCare Inc. is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient Family Medicine and Primary Care services at Lyster Army Health Clinic, Fort Novosel, Alabama.

This full-time role supports active-duty service members, military families, retirees, and beneficiaries with a weekday schedule, no weekends, on-call, or overtime. You will perform comprehensive exams, diagnose illnesses, manage chronic conditions, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a military healthcare

Qualifications

• Eligible as NP or PA with required degrees and licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of Family Medicine or Primary Care experience.
• Current BLS, DEA registration, and strong computer/EHR skills.
• Aviation Medicine experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations, health assessments and screenings.
• Diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications and immunizations per approved protocols.
• Document accurately in MHS GENESIS and other systems within 24 hours.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and the healthcare team.
• Participate in staff meetings, quality improvement and patient-safety activities.

Skills

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Electronic health records

Typing 30 wpm

Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree or higher

ACEN/CCNE accreditation

ARC-PA accredited PA program

ANCC/AANP national certification

PA license (unrestricted)

Nurse Practitioner license (unrestricted)

Job description

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Full Time Professional - 3 Ft. Rucker, AL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1886

GiaCare Inc. is accepting applications for an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide outpatient Family Medicine and Primary Care services at Lyster Army Health Clinic, Fort Novosel, Alabama, formerly Fort Rucker.

This full-time position supports active-duty service members, military families, retirees, and other eligible beneficiaries. It offers a consistent weekday schedule with no weekends, on-call hours, callback requirements, or overtime.

As a GiaCare employee, you will enjoy:

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• 136 hours of paid time off annually
• 11 paid federal holidays
• Up to $1,000 annually for continuing education
• 401(k)
• Employee referral program

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Eight-hour shifts scheduled between 6:00 AM and 5:30 PM
• Most common schedule is 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM with a 45-minute lunch
• No on-call or callback requirements
• Federal holidays off

Position Overview

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with routine, acute, and chronic medical conditions. The provider will collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other members of the military healthcare team to promote positive clinical outcomes, preventive health, and continuity of care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive examinations, screenings, and health assessments.
• Diagnose and treat common acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions, and minor injuries.
• Provide routine and specialty medical care within the provider’s authorized scope of practice and granted clinical privileges.
• Prescribe medications and immunizations in accordance with approved protocols.
• Perform annual physical examinations and provide preventive-health services.
• Counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans, wellness, disease prevention, and self-care.
• Identify medical conditions requiring physician consultation, specialty referral, or a higher level of care.
• Perform authorized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in staff meetings, clinical education, quality improvement, and patient-safety activities.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation in MHS GENESIS and other applicable military healthcare systems.
• Complete patient documentation within 24 hours of each encounter.
• Maintain required coding accuracy for ICD-10-CM, CPT, and Evaluation and Management services.
• Maintain an average workload of approximately 20 completed patient encounters per day and 100 completed encounters per week.
• Record work hours in DMHRSi as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants may qualify as either a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Graduate of a nursing program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Current national certification through ANCC, AANP, or another recognized national certification organization appropriate to the provider’s specialty.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted nursing and advanced-practice licensure.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant.
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license.

Requirements for All Applicants

• Minimum of three years of experience in Family Medicine or Primary Care practice.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Current DEA registration.
• Demonstrated clinical competency within the previous two years.
• Ability to type at least 30 words per minute.
• Ability to efficiently use a computer, mouse, electronic health records, and multiple software applications.
• Experience in Aviation Medicine is preferred but not required.

About GiaCare

GiaCare is dedicated to supporting our nation’s military by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with military treatment facilities throughout the United States. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality patient care while providing meaningful career opportunities for healthcare professionals.