Physician Assistant

Summit Federal Services/Merito Group – Immediate need for Temporary Staff for the MD State Police in various cities

SFS/Merito Group is seeking Physician Assistant applicants.

Nature of Work

A Physician Assistant is the intermediate level of work performing delegated medical acts under the direction of a licensed physician and in compliance with controlling statutes and regulations. Employees in this classification do not supervise other positions. Employees in this classification receive moderate supervision from a licensed Physician. Positions in this classification are evaluated by using the classification job evaluation methodology. The Physician Assistant performs the full range of duties and responsibilities under general supervision.

Examples of Work

• Provide urgent care, sick call, and physicals on civilian, sworn, applicant and allied personnel.
• Provide direct medical support and oversight during critical incidents, extended or homeland security operations, activities with an increased risk of injury.
• Facilitate safe and effective return to duty of sick or injured personnel consistent with policy and Medical Director guidance.
• Utilize MSU equipment – autoclave, Cepheid testing instrument, cardiac treadmill, electrocardiogram, hearing screening test device, as requested by the Medical Director.
• Assist the Medical Director with certain administrative duties when requested. Provide instruction (Academy, In-service, other) as requested.
• Travel may be required to cover sick call or other trainings at locations such as Sykesville/Academy, Liberty Range, Harford-CSD Range, WarWic CC, etc. (civilian use of state vehicle training would be needed).
• Other duties as requested related to the health and welfare of the members of the Maryland State Police, allied agencies and interconnected persons.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and bacteriology.
• Skill in taking complete, detailed and accurate patient histories.
• Skill in reviewing patient records to develop comprehensive medical status reports.
• Skill in performing physical examinations and recording all pertinent data.
• Skill in interpreting and evaluating patient data as authorized by the supervising Physician for the purpose of determining management and treatment of patients.
• Skill in initiating requests for or performing diagnostic procedures as indicated by pertinent data and as authorized by the supervising Physician.
• Ability to follow a Physician's instructions with accuracy and care.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with patients, clients and professional and nonprofessional coworkers.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance under the certification requirements for Physician Assistants.

Experience: One year of experience performing the duties of a Physician Assistant.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Physician Assistant classifications or Physician Assistant specialty codes in the Physician field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR certified.
• Techno-friendly, problem-solver and/or fast learner.
• Interest in Occupational Medicine, Operational Medicine, Primary Care and government service.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Current certificate, or eligibility for certification, as a Physician Assistant from the Maryland State Board of Physician Quality Assurance, 4201 Patterson Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21215, and in good standing.
• Valid driver’s license and capability to drive to and from assigned locations.

Special Requirements

Applicants for this classification may be given a medical examination prior to their appointment to determine their ability to perform the work of the position.

Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 06.01.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Summit Federal Services, LLC is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or belief. Employment decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Summit Federal Services, LLC also prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and will reasonably accommodate applicants with a disability, upon request, and will also ensure reasonable accommodation for employees with a disability.