Physician Assistant

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation About the Position: This position serves as a Physician Assistant, providing primary care in a clinic-based setting including care to adults (active duty, civilians, and retirees) and families. This position is located at Directorate of Family Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Provide primary care to a panel of patients in the clinic setting, including diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.

Perform a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within a Primary Health Care Clinic.

Secure 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, dispense, and prescribe controlled substances in accordance with scope of practice.

Order laboratory tests, x-rays, etc., and arranges for physician consultation if required.

Record entries into patients records to include history and exam findings, results of lab testing, x-rays, and other special studies, diagnoses and treatment plans.

Provide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients regarding treatment and medical care.

Perform emergency care procedures as appropriately needed.