"Physician Assistant (10-Month)"

Physician Assistant (10-Month)

Job ID: 294003
Location: Statesboro, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

With three vibrant campuses - the Statesboro Campus, the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hinesville - Georgia Southern offers a dynamic environment which encourages learning, discovery and personal growth. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and has earned special accreditation from professional and academic associations that set standards in their fields.

Georgia Southern is an influencer and intellectual catalyst in southeast Georgia, a rapidly expanding region that is home to international companies such as Hyundai, Gulfstream and JCB, as well as the Port of Savannah and Georgia Ports Authority. With a focus on hands-on learning, Georgia Southern is supporting the demand for highly skilled workers by providing academic excellence and creative innovation in a supportive student-centered environment that empowers the next generation of leaders to succeed.

Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. Named one of the Best U.S. Colleges by The Wall Street Journal, Georgia Southern is nationally ranked for the caliber of its programs and services. Georgia Southern University has been recognized by Forbes as one of "America's Best-In-State Employers" for 2025.

Location

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

Department Information

General Health Services

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 position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA 's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

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

Apply Before Date

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as January 20, 2026.