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PACE Physician Assistant
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What they do
A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$131,309 / year median in Virginia
+18% projected growth
Job Description
What We Offer:
Competitive, transparent compensation represents a mix of base, hourly excess, and incentive pay. Student loan reimbursement Relocation CME allowance Centra is a not-for-profit health system; many of our providers are participating in the federal PSLF program. Short term disability automatically enrolled. 403(b) and 457(b) tax deferred savings plan; Immediate vested employer contribution match Comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, and more. Why Farmville? The Town of Farmville is a destination for tourism, recreation, retirement, and trade not only because of its attention to infrastructure but also because of its attention to its beauty. It is attractive to those who live, work or visit here. Its rich history and status as a center of trade and commerce are preserved and enhanced by its dedication to architectural integrity and improvement of the natural environment through a system of parks, green spaces, walking trails, and waterways. New growth and development of the Town incorporate the concepts of history, civic pride, and natural beauty. The Town supports a thriving downtown and five shopping centers. Farmville is "open for business" and receptive to innovation, yet mindful of the responsibility to preserve its historic and natural resources for future generations. As the hub of economic activity in the region, Farmville maintains its identity as a diverse academic village, a center for culture, and a family-friendly town.Responsibilities You Can Expect:
Monday- Friday 8:00am
- 5:00pm
- no weekends or holidays! Dedicated team of providers, support staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, and social workers 5 patients per day
- small volume Call is once every 7 weeks, 5pm
- 8am, you are not expected to go out, calls are triaged before reaching you!
Qualifications Required Education:
Masters Degree from an accredited Physician Assistant School 2 years of Physician Assistant experience requiredRequired Certifications and Licensures:
Current licensure by the State of Virginia as a Physician Assistant ACLS (required only for LFM)Benefits
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance