Physician Assistant
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onLower Columbia River Highway, Columbia City, Columbia County, Oregon, 97018, United States
About the Role
U.S. Army Physician Assistants serve as versatile medical specialists across the full spectrum of Army medicine. As a professional in the physician assistant field, you have the opportunity to combine your passions with a desire to serve the U.S. Army. Whether serving on Active Duty or in the Army Reserve, this career allows you to be all you can be in health care while making a difference in the lives of Soldiers and the country at large.
In this role, you will provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for Soldiers and their families. Your duties may include performing a full spectrum of medical care within your clinical privileges, as well as advising on the medical needs for the stabilization and transportation of patients. The Army offers the opportunity to attend trainings, continued education courses, seminars, and conferences to broaden your knowledge and qualify for any medical specialty. Additionally, Army Reserve members can serve their country as needed while continuing to support their local communities.
Joining the Army Medical Specialist Corps provides invaluable opportunities, including supporting humanitarian missions, receiving leadership training, and accessing a competitive benefit package.
Hiring Process
To learn more about becoming a Physician Assistant in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/amedd. You can also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to get started on your journey.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Lower Columbia River Highway, Columbia City, Columbia County, Oregon, 97018, United States
Columbia City, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleProvide diagnostic and therapeutic services to Soldiers and their families
- check_circlePerform full spectrum medical care within clinical privileges
- check_circleSupport humanitarian missions and leadership development
- check_circleAttend trainings, education courses, seminars, and conferences to broaden medical knowledge
- check_circleAdvise on medical needs for patient stabilization and transportation
Requirements
- verifiedMaster of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university
- verifiedNCCPA certification
- verifiedU.S. citizen for Active Duty
- verifiedPermanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve
Benefits & Perks
check_circleRepayment of qualified education loans paid annually over a maximum of three yearscheck_circleAccession bonus based on field of concentration paid over a four-year periodcheck_circleBoard Certification Pay and Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay for fully qualified Active-duty PAscheck_circleUp to 30 days of paid vacation earned annuallycheck_circleMilitary retirement system blending traditional pension with Thrift Savings Plan defined contributioncheck_circleNo- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your familycheck_circleCommissary and post exchange shopping privileges
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Physician Assistant, Board Certification, Nccpa.
Education: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university.
Frequently asked questions about Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion
What does a Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion do?expand_more
A Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion is responsible for the following: Provide diagnostic and therapeutic services to Soldiers and their families; Perform full spectrum medical care within clinical privileges; Support humanitarian missions and leadership development; and Attend trainings, education courses, seminars, and conferences to broaden medical knowledge.
What are the requirements for this Physician Assistant role?expand_more
To qualify for the Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion position, applicants should have: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university; NCCPA certification; U.S. citizen for Active Duty; and Permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve.
Where is the Physician Assistant role at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion located?expand_more
Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion is based in Lower Columbia River Highway, Columbia City, Columbia County, Oregon, 97018, United States. This is a on-site role.
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U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion has listed this Physician Assistant role as on-site.
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Candidates for Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion should have mid level.
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Key skills for Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion include Physician Assistant; Board Certification; and Nccpa.
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Educational requirements for this role: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university.
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Physician Assistant at U.S. Army Southeast Medical & Chaplain Recruiting Battalion is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.