Camp Lejeune, NC - ER Physician Assistant

Job description

U.S. Got People is searching for a dedicated professional for work as a Physician Assistant, as a contractor position in the Emergency Department at Camp Lejeune, NC.

Benefits to This Position

Working alongside the government at a federal facility provides opportunities to work in a meaningful industry, centered around service, learning, and growth.

It is a highly esteemed environment surrounded by qualified professionals providing critical services to active duty and veteran service members.

Will work 4 10hrs shifts a week. Schedule will be determined

Education Qualifications :

Graduate from a program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)

Experience and Other Qualifications :

• ER or Urgent Care experience preferred
• Must be certified as a PA-C and CME must be current
• Must have an active BLS through AHA or the military
• 1 full year of experience as a PA-C
• Must have an active PA license in any state

Job duties may include but are not limited to :

Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care (for example, supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems;

provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).

• Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.
• Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.
• Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.
• Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services.
• Teach patients and family member's healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.

We look forward to receiving your resume!

USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity / M / F / disability / protected veteran status

Job Type : Contract

Pay : $63 per hour

Healthcare setting :

Urgent care center

Medical specialties :

Emergency Medicine

Schedule :

• 10 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education :

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience :

Physician Assistant : 1 year (Required)

License / Certification :

• PA-C (Required)
• Physician Assistant License (Required)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location : In person