Health Care

applicant

This position shall provide services at Naval Hospital Beaufort, SC and the Branch Health Clinic, Medical (BHCM), Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD), Parris Island, SC.Qualifications•        Be a graduate from a physician assistant training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).•        Possess current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).•        Have minimum of 1 year of full-time experience within the last 3 years in a setting corresponding to the requirements of the task order.•        Possess current certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).Duties•        Provide a full range of physician assistant services in accordance with privileges granted by the Commanding Officer (e.g., technically direct 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).•        Adhere to NAVMEDCOMINST 6550.5, Utilization Guidelines for Physician Assistants (available from the COR upon request).  This instruction includes the following requirements:  permits physician assistant ordering and administration of an approved list of drugs according to protocol and requires random review of records of patients seen by the physician assistant.•        Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.•        Order diagnostic tests as applicable.•        Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.•        Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.