Physician Assistant

<p>This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Directorate of Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Perform a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within the field of the Emergency Room.</p><p>Secure a health and medical history from the patient or family member, record findings, and make clinical evaluation for assigned patients.</p><p>Examine patients and perform initial patient work-up and assessment of patients' care and treatment.</p><p>Write prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispenses, and prescribes controlled substances in accordance with scope of practice.</p><p>Orders laboratory tests, x-rays, etc., and arranges for physician consultation if required.</p><p>Records entries into patients records to include history and exam findings, results of lab testing, x-rays, and other special studies, diagnoses and treatment plans.</p><p>Provides consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients regarding treatment and medical care.</p><p>Perform emergency care procedures as appropriately needed.</p><h3>Education</h3>See Qualifications section for education requirements.