Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Rock Island, IL

Immediate opening for Physician Assistant to support Rock Island, IL. HCW will be at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, Woodson Health Clinic Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL, to include outlying clinics.HCWs shall receive notification two weeks prior to the reassignment to another location.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Bachelor's degree.
• Education: Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
• Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant

Core Duties:

• Provide a full range of outcome-based physician assistant services in accordance with 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 and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

Benefits include

• Competitive wages
• Relocation Assistance (if needed)
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Personal Leave Days
• Health & Welfare Reimbursement
• 401(K)

Please submit resume for immediate consideration.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person