Local Contract Physician Assistant - Family Practice - $60-65 per hour

AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a Physician Assistant Family Practice for a local contract job in Hampton, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Family Practice Discipline: Physician Assistant Duration: 52 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Local Contract Job Overview AIMS Locum Tenens is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant – Family Medicine to provide comprehensive primary healthcare services at the 633rd Medical Group, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The Physician Assistant will provide routine, acute, and chronic care management services to military beneficiaries in a Family Health Clinic environment. The provider will evaluate patients, diagnose medical conditions, prescribe treatments, perform preventative healthcare services, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care. The Physician Assistant will support military readiness and continuity of care while maintaining compliance with Defense Health Agency (DHA), Medical Treatment Facility (MTF), and Joint Commission standards. The provider will participate in clinical quality improvement activities, continuing education, mandatory military healthcare training, and electronic medical documentation requirements. General Duties Provide services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Director. Perform all duties in accordance with the contract Performance Work Statement (PWS), DHA policies, and MTF regulations. Maintain professional standards, clinical competency, patient confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance. Participate in peer review, quality assurance, risk management, and performance improvement activities. Utilize electronic medical record systems including MHS GENESIS, CHCS, AHLTA, and Essentris as required. Maintain responsiveness to official government communications, including DHA email and voicemail systems. Comply with infection control, safety procedures, emergency response protocols, and annual mandatory training requirements. Specific Duties Primary Care Services Provide comprehensive family medicine services including patient evaluations, diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up care, and preventive healthcare services for patients across the lifespan. Acute and Chronic Disease Management Evaluate and manage common acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions, and minor injuries in accordance with evidence-based medical guidelines and approved treatment protocols. Preventive Healthcare Conduct annual physical examinations, wellness visits, immunizations, health screenings, and patient education focused on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle practices. Medication Management Prescribe medications, therapies, and treatments in accordance with approved formularies, clinical privileges, and DHA guidelines. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures Perform authorized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within scope of practice and clinical privileges granted by the MTF. Care Coordination Collaborate with physicians, nurses, specialists, ancillary staff, and case management teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care and referrals. Medical Documentation Document patient encounters, treatment plans, assessments, procedures, and follow-up instructions accurately and timely within the electronic medical record system. Patient Education Educate patients and family members regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Military Readiness Support Assist with medical readiness requirements, occupational health assessments, and military-specific healthcare initiatives as required by the clinic. Continuing Education and Training Participate in mandatory military healthcare training, continuing medical education, in-service programs, and competency maintenance activities. Qualifications Degree: Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Certification Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required or obtained within three months of start date Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required or obtained within three months of start date Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) certification required or obtained within six months of start date Experience Experience sufficient to meet DHA clinical competency and credentialing requirements. Prior experience in family medicine, urgent care, primary care, military medicine, or outpatient clinical settings is highly preferred. Licensure Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in any U.S. state, territory, or District of Columbia. Skills and Abilities Strong knowledge of family medicine and primary care practices Ability to independently evaluate and manage patients Excellent clinical judgment and diagnostic skills Strong patient communication and counseling abilities Knowledge of preventive medicine and chronic disease management Ability to work in a fast-paced military clinical environment Proficiency with electronic medical records systems Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration skills Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance Effective time management and organizational skills Schedule Monday through Friday. Typical duty hours include: 0730 – 1630 0800 – 1700 0815 – 1715 Schedule will be coordinated with clinic leadership during onboarding. Employees receive a one-hour lunch break. Work Environment This position is performed in a military outpatient healthcare clinic environment within the 633rd Medical Group at Langley Air Force Base. The provider will work closely with military and civilian healthcare professionals while supporting active-duty military personnel, retirees, and dependents. Physical Requirements Ability to stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods Ability to respond to emergency patient situations Ability to safely perform clinical procedures and patient evaluations Ability to use standard medical equipment and computer systems Immunization Requirement Contractor personnel must comply with all DHA and MTF immunization and occupational health requirements, including: Annual influenza vaccination Tuberculosis screening Hepatitis B vaccination/titer requirements MMR immunity verification N95 mask fit testing as required Security Requirement Ability to successfully complete required background investigation and credentialing process Completion of SF-85 security questionnaire Electronic fingerprinting required Credentialing package completion required prior to start date AIMS Locum Tenens Job ID 1018. About AIMS Locum Tenens AIMS is a healthcare staffing and management company supporting federal, military, and commercial healthcare organizations across the United States. We specialize in recruiting, credentialing, onboarding, and managing qualified clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals for mission-critical environments, including Military Treatment Facilities, federal agencies, hospitals, and clinics. At AIMS, we are committed to professionalism, responsiveness, and continuity of care. Our team focuses on matching talented healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities where they can make a direct impact on patient care and operational success. Candidates who join AIMS become part of a growing, service-oriented organization that values reliability, communication, compliance, and long-term professional relationships. We offer opportunities across multiple healthcare disciplines and locations, with a strong emphasis on supporting our employees and contractors throughout the full employment lifecycle—from hiring and credentialing to scheduling, performance support, and ongoing communication. If you are looking for a team that understands healthcare, values your expertise, and supports important federal and clinical missions, AIMS is a strong place to grow your career. Benefits 401k retirement plan Cancelation protection Benefits start day 1 Guaranteed Hours Holiday Pay License and certification reimbursement Life insurance Medical benefits Referral bonus Retention bonus Sick paya25371ca-cde7-4fb6-ba87-2cf40b156c8b