Physician Assistant - Newport, United States - Department Of Defense

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    About the Position: This position is located at the Naval Health Clinic New England in Newport, RI, within the Family Medicine Department.

    • This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
    • A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
    • Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.


    Duties

    • Perform medical screening examinations in order to determine the need for laboratory tests, X-rays, and other procedures necessary to complete assessment of the patient.
    • Prescribe for and treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries.
    • Perform medical histories and dictate narrative summaries.
    • Write routine orders in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
    • Define unknown conditions and resolve critical problems.
    • Evaluate the primary care aspects of patient care, recognizing the need for reassessment by a physician or other staff.
    • Provide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members, regarding treatment and medical care.