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Air Force Physician Assistant
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Family Practice/Primary Care
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Morgantown, West Virginia, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/25/18
Air Force physician assistants have a thriving practice and treat a wide variety of medical problems. While there will be a physician available for consultation, you have the responsibility to diagnose and provide medical care for your patients. You will use your experience and skills to collect and analyze data, evaluate medical histories, do physical exams, order laboratory studies, radiographs, electrocardiograms and other procedures. You will counsel patients on everything from the use of medication and expected effects of treatment to family planning, childcare and diet. During emergencies you will perform lifesaving prcedures and administer medications until a physician arrives. You may perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation, insert endotracheal tubes, and administer whole blood, oxygen and other emergency medications. Like most members of the Air Froce health care team, you will participate in medical readiness exercises to prepare for emergency and wartime conditions. Another duty Air Force physician assistants perform is keeping medical personnel up to date on preventative medicine programs and other medical activities.