Job Function:
Obtains detailed history and performs physical examinations on assigned patients; assesses and treats acute/chronic medical problems and provides direct patient care to a specified patient population. Assists in providing pre-op and post-op care; writes appropriate orders, including those for narcotics, stimulants, and depressant drugs. Performs emergency life saving procedures in cases such as cardiac arrest, respiratory arrest, massive hemorrhage, or similar emergencies. Notifies attending physician on call, house physician on call, or supervising physician regarding any unusual or unexpected events or problems requiring direct physician consultation. Practices safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the clinic. Writes progress notes on patients' charts indicating patient status and treatment procedures performed; maintains other records as required. Provides health education to patients; Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. The Physician’s Assistant has established back-up medical care arrangements with local health care facilities; Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Job Requirement:
A Physician’s Assistant currently licensed in the United States; Ten years’ experience in the medical field; Working ability to comprehend, communicate and apply state and federal laws, and health laws, which affect medical care; Experience on deployed contingency operations or similar medical experience; Prior service in U.S. Special Operations is highly desirable (all military branches); Licensure must be current with all applicable education/recertification requirements complete.
