Physician Assistant

Medical Care Provider Opportunity in Little Rock, AR

Southern hospitality and genuine value, all in Little Rock! Little Rock sits on the banks of the Arkansas River in Pulaski County, located in the center of the state. And with a population of nearly 200,000 people, it's the largest city in Arkansas and definitely the place to find a good time at great value. The capital city's namesake the little rock is now the center of this beautiful area with interpretive plaques and innovative landscaping. The story of the "little rock" -- Benard de le Harpe, who is believed to have traveled about 50 miles above the present sites of Little Rock and North Little Rock, AR, described the area when writing about his journey. He noted a landmark on the north bank of the Arkansas River, which he referred to as the "French Rock" (now known as "big rock "). The first outcropping of rocks along the riverbanks above its mouth on the south bank came to be known as the La Petite Roche -- "Little Rock." The city of Little Rock was incorporated just over 100 years later. The arts flourish in Little Rock, Arkansas with the gallery at the Arkansas Arts Center, offering free admission and housing one of the most-acclaimed collections of works on paper in the country. Performing arts opportunities are abundant, as are fine and casual dining, with a wide variety of restaurant options. Take a closer look at what can be experienced in Little Rock here!

Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is the primary airport serving Little Rock, Arkansas. Named after the former U.S. President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary, the airport is situated approximately four miles east of downtown Little Rock. It is a hub for major airlines and serves as a gateway for both domestic and limited international flights. For more information, check out their website here!

Little Rock AFB is a United States Air Force installation located northeast of Little Rock in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Home to the 19th Airlift Wing, LRAFB is a major hub for airlift operations, primarily operating the C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base plays a vital role in training and equipping military personnel for tactical airlift and aerial delivery missions. It is known for its commitment to global mobility, providing airlift support in various contingencies and humanitarian efforts. The base contributes significantly to national defense, serving as a key asset in the U.S. Air Force's strategic airlift capabilities.

Facility Address: 1090 Arnold Drive, Little Rock, AR 72099

Requirements

• Provides primary or specialty medical care with the cognizance or supervision of a physician.
• Responsible for a regularly appointed clinic, compatible with workload and, in addition, provide immediate evaluation and management of emergent problems as they occur.
• Shall have the capability to: Collect and record, in proper format, medical and social historical data appropriate to the patient's condition.
• Perform a general physical examination.
• May become the primary care manager for a panel of patients. As a PCM, will be the primary person responsible for the management of the health and wellness of assigned patients.
• Examination of patients, formulation differential diagnostic plans, defines and orders required diagnostic testing.
• Interpretation of examination findings and test results, and implementation of treatment plans.
• Determines need for consultation and assists in medical care and treatment provided at the direction of other specialists.
• Approving/disapproving subspecialty referrals.
• Answering patient telephone consults with the assistance of clinic staff.
• Providing primary and secondary preventive maintenance care.
• Admit inpatients as per the local MTF instructions.
• Recognize those more complicated cases, initiate treatment (if appropriate), and refer to a higher level of medical expertise for diagnosis and/or treatment.
• Plan and initiate proper treatment within defined privileges and the scope of practice of the facility.
• Identify and report those situations and individual cases which have public health significance and carry out effective control measures.
• Clearly communicate to other health personnel either orally or in writing the findings, diagnosis, and planned treatment regimen.
• Stabilize and manage a patient in a medical or surgical emergency and/or transfer to physician care.
• Determine appropriate means of evacuation of emergency patients, prepare patients for evacuation, and arrange for evacuation support.
• Perform the following blocks: Digital, Local Infiltration, and Intercostal
• Perform urological procedures.
• Maintain inpatient and outpatient medical records in accordance with MTF procedures

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be certified as a Physician Assistant by the National Committee on Certification Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required.
• Must have at least 12 months of experience as a Physician Assistant within the last 36 months.
• Must have and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as certified by the American Heart Association (AHA).

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.