- Serve as primary health care provider in the capacity of a credentialed Physican Assistant. - Independently perform direct health care within the field of general medicine for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients. - Assess, plan, evaluate and modify health plans of acute and chronically ill patients. - Order laboratory tests, x-rays and other procedures. - Perform outpatient surgical and non-surgical procedures. - Write prescriptions. - Arrange for Physician consultation when required. PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED Conditions of Employment - Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. - A Personnel Security Investigation is required. - Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. - This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. - Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. - Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. - Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges. - This position may require the incumbent to work weekends and/or holidays. - Moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.