Physician Assistant - Orthopedics

Physician Assistant Opportunity

Matrix Providers is hiring a Physician Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families in San Antonio, TX.

Employment Status: Full Time

Compensation: $68.40-$72/hour

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8 hr shifts with a 1 hr unpaid meal break between the hours of 0600-1800 based on needs of the department.

Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage. Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook) 401(k) Plan

Requirements: The Physician Assistant must have and meet the following:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree.
• Education: Must have graduated from an accredited college or university with at least a Bachelor of Science degree certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA), and pass the PANCE from a Physician Assistant training program accredited by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA).
• Board Certification: The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) designation Physician Assistant-Certifies (PA-C)
• Experience: The CP shall have a total of 24 months experience in Orthopedic patient care within the last 36 months in order to qualify for the position.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant as required in the TO.
• Legal Authorization to Work in the United States: The contract worker performing under this contract must be a U.S. Citizen

Job Location: This position is located on Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Lackland AFB at Wilford Hall.

Job Summary:

• Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of their training and privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and provide care for various diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic, and minor trauma). The skills to recognize emergency conditions, diagnose, prescribe for, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and severe conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform the designated treatment.
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training for staff members.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care through formal and individual education and counseling.
• Prescribe by approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee-approved medications and immunizations.
• Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures by the scope of practice.
• Establish collaborative rapport with physicians, nursing, and others to promote and facilitate primary care services.
• Teach patients and family members healthy regimens and responsibility for achieving wellness.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.
• Shall provide occupational medical evaluations of military members with medical problems who are undergoing MEB or TDRL; this is the primary duty of this position. To the extent that the primary duty allows, and to ensure currency in practice skills, other clinical patients will be managed. Shall provide a full range of Physician Assistant (PA) duties to include counseling, review of medical records, treatment and follow-up in accordance with privileges granted by the Commanding Officer. The PA is to provide and supervise the medical care for orthopedic conditions, treat patients in accordance with protocols, counsel patients directly and indirectly as required, and order appropriate diagnostic tests, as applicable. Shall write a narrative summary detailing the findings, assessment, and recommendation concerning retention/deployment for individual military members undergoing MEB or TDRL. Shall prescribe medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. Shall coordinate patient care through a continuum to facilitate optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality, and cost effectiveness. Shall comply with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures and guidelines used in MTF, and provision of care within ethical and legal boundaries.
• Shall participate in committees, functions, and other meetings as directed. The Healthcare Professional (HCP) will provide relevant and timely information to these groups, and assist with decision making and process improvement. Also, participate in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.