Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

Currently recruiting a Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology to provide care to active duty military members and their families at Andrews AFB, Maryland. The Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology is a full-time position, 80 hours per two weeks, schedule can vary. Full benefits, including 22 days paid vacation/sick leave and 11 paid Federal holidays.

DUTIES OF THE PHYSICAN ASSISTANT - GASTROENTEROLOGY:

• Provides primary or specialty medical care with the cognizance or supervision of a physician.
• Provides services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing procedures and services.
• Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and orders laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and otherspecial examinations.
• Collects specimens for pathologic examination. Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem lists, and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems.
• Counsel s patients on medical problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, family planning, child care, diet, and other therapeutic health maintenance matters.
• Identifies required procedures and evaluations and refers patients for appropriate procedures based on current GI societal guidelines.
• Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records.
• In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and medications pending availability of physician.
• Procedures include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, treatment of life endangering traumatic injuries, defibrillation, insertion of endotracheal tubes, and administration of whole blood, oxygen, and other emergency medications.
• Coordinates patient care. Coordinates patient care with other members of health care team.
• Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management. Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation.
• Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions as directed.
• Attends required GI specific in-person or virtual OJT trainings or lectures at 316th MDG, Walter Reed, or Fort Belvoir
• Attends one annual GI societal conference with Advanced Practice Provider (APP) specific curricula for advanced training and education in GI specific requirements and guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE PHYSICAN ASSISTANT - GASTROENTEROLOGY:

• Degree/Education: Be a graduate Physician Assistant qualified by academic and practical education to provide patient services as a physician extender under supervision of a physician.Be a graduate of a Physician Assistant Training Program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC- PA), or its predecessors, and acceptable to the Surgeon General, USAF, is mandatory.
• Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: Certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Committee on Certification Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
• Experience: Have at least 24 months of experience as a Physician Assistant within the last 36 months in the specialty. (Gastroenterology, primary care, or acute care experience preferred).
• Must be licensed within any state or jurisdiction of the United States.
• US Citizenship required (for access to government computer systems).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS OF PHYSICAN ASSISTANT - GASTROENTEROLOGY:

• Competitive starting salary
• 22 days paid vacation per year!
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• Health & Welfare benefit contributes toward health insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Dental & Vision plans, 401(K)