"Physician Assistant (10 - Month Position)"

Job Summary

Provide primary health care to students and eligible members of the Georgia Southern University community in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the State of Georgia. This is a 10-month, benefitted position.

Responsibilities

• Manage patients needing primary care, including chronic and episodic care for both the acutely and chronically ill
• Participate in the education and preceptorship of student learners and new staff members
• Maintain professional affiliations
• Provide in-service programs for Health Services staff and other University personnel as requested
• Assist with the Health Education staff of Health Services with on-campus health education programming activities as requested
• Participate in staff meetings and in staff committees, cooperates with peers and others, and maintains competency through continuing education as per Health Services policies
• Participate in clinical research as requested
• Provide advisory and educational services to the greater community as requested
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient records

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree or higher from an accredited Physician Assistant's educational program, Accreditation Review Committee, or Education for the Physician Assistant Program (ARC-PA)

Other Required Qualifications

Successful completion of the National Commission of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination, and maintain status as certified physician assistant. Licensed as a physician assistant in the state of Georgia in good standing. CPR certification.

Required Experience

One (1) or more years of work experience as a Certified Physician Assistant within the last five years. Active DEA registration and prescribing privileges, or eligibility of these. Clinical experience with all ages of patients, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.

Proposed Salary

Commensurate with Experience. This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Abilities

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

Knowledge

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

Skills

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

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