Job: Physician Assistant

Job Summary

Company

Kwajalein Range Services

Location

Kwajalein Atoll 96555

Industries

Government and Military

Job Type

Full Time

Employee

Years of Experience

2+​ to 5 Years

Education Level

Certification

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Reference Code

033945

Physician Assistant

About the Job

*This position is located on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Under the supervison of a physician, provides services to outpatients and employees including diagnostic evaluation, patient treatment, recovery, and helath maintenance program based on current accepted practices.

·        Provides emergency medical services including evaluation, stabilization, and management of patients in a remote island dispensary pending transfer to higher level of care.

·        Maintains current peripheral IV and intraosseous vascular access skills.

·        Operates under the general guidelines of Kwajalein Hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.

·        Performs minor outpatient and emergency procedures, including minor laceration repair.

·        Performs phlebotomy for diagnostic tests.

·        Assists physicians and surgeon in procedures as required.

·        Maintains all necessary licensure to qualify for active privileges as an licensed independent practitioner and abides by Kwajalein Hospital bylaws, policies, and procedures as well as USAKA rules and regulations.

·        Performs other duties as required in accordance with privileges granted by the Kwajalein Hospital Credentials Committee and assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned by CMO.

·        Responds to emergent care needs as assigned for Kwajalein or Roi dispensary.

·        Occasional standby responsibilities, with physician back-up, may be required.

·        Provides documentation that is timely, legible, and meets standards of completeness and clinical relevance.

·        Participates actively with quality assurance and process improvement as required. 

·        Provides active participation on multi-disciplinary hospital committees.

·        Participates with administrative projects as delegated or as approved by Medical Leadership.  

JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Required: 

·        Current experience in providing emergency and primary care to patients across the age spectrum.

·        Good documentation and oral communication skills.

·        Independent problem solving skills.

·        Possesses basic computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook and Word.

Desired: 

·        Knowledge of Six Sigma program tools and methodologies and/or Six Sigma Certification.

EXPERIENCE (Years):

Required: 

·        2 years previous experience as independent practitioner in an emergency department or ambulatory care setting.

·        Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Desired:

·        ATLS and PALS certifications

EDUCATION:

Required: 

·        Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program.

·        Current U.S. license as Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant in any state.

·        Continuing Medical Education that documents current and ongoing training in Family Practice thorugh participation in workshops, seminars etc.

Desired: 

·        Training and/or participation with Joint Commission International standards for best practices and documentation  

OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Common Access Card (CAC) required to perform job duties.

·        This position is unaccompanied.

·        Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll.

·        Traveling to Kwajalein Atoll, you are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay on Kwajalein Atoll.

·        Must be flexible and willing to assume responsibilities for patient care needs in a remote setting utilizing telephone contact with supervisiong physician.

·        Must be capable of independent assessment and intervention when working at remote sites.

·        Committed to patient centered, evidence based medicine.

·        Experience and interest in providing care to a multi-cultural patient population.

·        This is a position of Public Trust.

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