Physician Assistant

About the Company : The Air Force Reserve at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois is hiring for a part-time Physician Assistant. Must meet qualification for military service.

About the Role : Provides comprehensive health maintenance and continuing medical care to assigned patient population. Examines, diagnoses, and treats diseases and injuries; manages inpatient and outpatient care and clinical services. Instructs other healthcare providers and non-medical personnel.

Responsibilities :

Physician Assistants in all specialty care areas perform patient and staff education, research, and consultation as appropriate to promote wellness and prevent illness and injury. Coordinates patient care. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team on both inpatient and outpatient services. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals and provides comprehensive patient management when indicated.

Instructs medical and non-medical personnel. Formulates training programs and instructs both medical and nonmedical personnel in a variety of operational, aircrew safety and health-related topics. May instruct others in healthcare and non-healthcare fields at military or affiliated civilian institutions, and perform additional duties such as profile officer, to meet operational requirements.

Qualifications : Must meet qualification for military service. Must currently be a licensed and practicing Physician Assistant. Must reside in the St Louis, MO or surrounding region.

Required Skills : Experience in mental health services and community program participation.