Physician Assistant - WOMC

WOMC Physician Assistant at Nellis Air Force Base

Nellis AFB is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant to provide high-quality care for the Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic (WOMC) under physician supervision. The PA will assess, diagnose, and treat patients in a fast-paced military medical environment. Please Note: Nellis is a 24/7 facility that would require applicants to be available for all shifts.

Requirements:

Must have at least 24 months of experience as a Physician Assistant within the last 36 months. Must 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. Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications using American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines. The duties for the HCW are as follows but not limited to:

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. Duties include:
• 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.

Why Join Us

• Serve in a mission-driven role supporting the mental health and readiness of our nation's service members.
• Work collaboratively with experienced behavioral health professionals in a structured, team-oriented environment.
• Enjoy a stable, rewarding federal contract position with opportunities for professional development and growth.

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