Physician Assistant

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Duties

• Perform a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within the field of the Emergency Room.
• Secure a health and medical history from the patient or family member, record findings, and make clinical evaluation for assigned patients.
• Examine patients and perform initial patient work-up and assessment of patients' care and treatment.
• Write prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispenses, and prescribes controlled substances in accordance with scope of practice.
• Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, etc., and arranges for physician consultation if required.
• Records entries into patients records to include history and exam findings, results of lab testing, x-rays, and other special studies, diagnoses and treatment plans.
• Provides consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients regarding treatment and medical care.
• Perform emergency care procedures as appropriately needed.

Education

See Qualifications section for education requirements.