Physician Assistant - Eastern Europe (Notional Opportunity) (acuityinternational)

Job Description

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Acuity is currently seeking Physician Assistants specializing in emergency care.

The Provider may be assigned to treat patients in one of three settings: 

(1) Small medical/trauma hospitals, 
(2) Large medical/trauma hospital, 
(3) Field Health Unit. 

The Physician Assistant supports the medical function and will treat patients in these settings to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis, treatment and recovery, request necessary tests and follow-up visits and refer patients to specialists as necessary. 

Some settings may require the Provider to coordinate with local hospitals to determine local capabilities, coordinate admission, monitor and arrange final disposition. In addition, some settings will require stabilization of patient and coordination of evacuation of patient to medevac center or CONUS.

***This position is contingent on contract award***

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Physician Assistant to preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee’s capabilities and job requirements.
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
• Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
• Thoroughly exercises skills in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
• Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload.
• Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
• Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly.
• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 2 years’ minimum experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Military experience preferred.
• Graduate of accredited or provisionally accredited American Academy of Physician Assistants and hold a NCCPA certification.  
• Full unrestricted U.S. (State) Licensure, Certification, or Registration required in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia.
• Must have a valid US Passport
• Hold and maintain current certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Physician Assistant with emergency medicine experience are highly desirable.
• All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Location of services may at times be in remote, austere or challenging environments.
• May require bending, stooping. and lifting as required for patient care and transport.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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