| Job Number: | 18367758 | | Company Name: | American Hospital Service Group, Inc. | | Job Location: | Morningside, MD US | | Job Categories: | Healthcare & Medical
Military & Government | | Salary: | 160,000.00+ benefits and relocation | | Minimum Education: | 4-Year College Degree |
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Ortho Physician Assistant @ Andrews AFB
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Categories: Healthcare Specialists
SPECIFIC TASKS.
1 .Provides primary or specialty medical care with the cognizance or supervision of a
physician. Provides services by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing
procedures and services. Obtains and evaluates medical histories, performs physical
examinations, performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, and orders laboratory
studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms, and other special examinations. Collects
specimens for pathologic examination. Analyzes and interprets data, formulates problem
lists, and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems. Counsels patients on medical
problems, use of drugs, expected effects of treatment, family planning, child care, diet,
and other therapeutic health maintenance matters. Makes entries in patients permanent
medical records. In emergency situations, administers lifesaving procedures and
medications pending availability of physician. Procedures include cardiopulmonary
resuscitation, treatment of life endangering traumatic injuries, defibrillation, insertion of
endotracheal tubes, and administration of whole blood, oxygen, and other emergency
medications.
2. Coordinates patient care. Coordinates patient care with other members of health
comprehensive patient management. Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation.
3 Instructs other members of the health care team. Instructs other personnel assigned to health care team on preventive medicine programs and other appropriate medical activities and functions, or as directed by a physician.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS.
Completion of an additional residency or fellowship program in Orthopedics acceptable to the Surgeon General, HQ USAF is mandatory.
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of: anatomy; physiology; emergency medical treatment; surgical techniques; sterilization and aseptic techniques; medical ethics;
administration of drugs; operation of therapeutic and diagnostic equipment; medical terminology; and specialized medical treatments and procedures.
Education. Graduation from a Physicians Assistant Training Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education programs (CAAHEP) and
acceptable to the Surgeon General, USAF, is mandatory. Certification by the national
Committee on Certification of Physician Assistants is required.
Experience. A minimum of 24 months of experience in Physician Assistant assignments within the last 36 months is mandatory. Also, experience is mandatory in providing primary medical care under the cognizance or supervision of a physician.
Contact pae@americanhospital.us or fax CV to 610-524-0948 or call 1-800-872-8626 Ext 345
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