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Job description
U.S. Army Physician Assistants serve as versatile medical specialists across the full spectrum of Army medicine
If you are a professional in the physician assistant field and want to combine your passions with a desire to serve the U.S. Army, a career as an Army Physician Assistant might be the one for you.
As a Physician Assistant for the U.S. Army, you will provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for Soldiers and their families. You may be asked to perform a full spectrum of medical care to Soldiers and their families within your given clinical privileges, as well as advising on the medical needs for stabilization and transportation of your patients. Through the Army, you will have the opportunity to attend trainings, continued education courses, seminars and conferences to broaden your knowledge and take the steps to be able to serve in any medical specialty. And, if you choose to join the Army Reserve, you can serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.
Whether you choose to serve Active duty or Army Reserve, a career as an Army Physician Assistant allows you many opportunities to be all you can be in Army Medicine.
When you join the Army Medical Specialist Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, such as supporting humanitarian missions, leadership training and a competitive benefits package.
Benefits may include:
Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving
You may be eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while serving
Army PAs who are fully qualified may receive Board Certification Pay and Health Professions Officer Incentive Pay
Travel opportunities within the United States and abroad
Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually
Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System
No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family
Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges
Specialized training to become a leader in medicine
Eligibility Requirements
Must have a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university
Must have certification by the National Commission for Certified Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Must be a U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty
Must have a permanent U.S. residency for Army Reserve
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
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