Now Hiring — BAMC, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Physician Extender (PA/NP) — Hematology/Oncology
Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC), Department of Medicine - Hematology/Oncology, Nephrology, or Bone Marrow Transplant Service • USGP is hiring across 1 position under this federal contract — details for each below.
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Physician Extender (Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner) - 3 FTE
Schedule: 7 days/week, 24 hours/day operation including holidays; 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts (max 12 hrs in 24), e.g. days 0645-1515/0645-1915, nights 1845-0715; normally 32-40 hrs/week rotating Sunday-Saturday; no more than 80 hours per 2-week period; FTE = 1,920 hours/year
Education
- Master's, post-master's, or doctorate from a PA program accredited by ARC-PA (document says 'ARPC-PA') or its predecessors, OR a nursing program accredited by CCNE or ACEN, at an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized body
Licensure & Certifications
- Current, valid, unrestricted license from any of the 50 states, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or USVI; must obtain MTF clinical privileges
- PA: certified by NCCPA; NP: certified in the required specialty by ANCC, AANP, or the recognized national nursing certification organization
- Current BLS and ACLS through an American Heart Association-approved program
- Current, valid DEA registration prior to performing services, maintained throughout employment
- Registration in PECOS (Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System) for ordering durable medical equipment
- Board certification maintained per AR 40-48, Non-Physician Health Care Providers
Experience
- Minimum one year experience in a general medicine setting
- Hematology/Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant positions: primary care and/or oncology background preferred but not required
- Nephrology position: primary care and/or nephrology background preferred but not required
What You'll Do
- Provide a full range of PA/NP services in primary and specialty medical care within granted MTF privileges, including screening, exams, and care for routine, acute, and chronic conditions
- Interview and examine patients, collect histories, and order or interpret lab and diagnostic tests
- Diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans, and prescribe or administer approved medications and immunizations
- Treat acute, chronic, and minor trauma conditions, recognize emergencies, and refer complex cases to physicians
- Promote preventive care and health maintenance through patient and family education and counseling
- Document all care in MHS Genesis and complete outpatient encounters within three business days
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the healthcare team; attend staff meetings and participate in quality improvement
- Teach staff through lectures and in-service training; participate in continuing education
Requirements for all positions on this contract
- U.S. citizen, noncitizen national, lawful permanent resident, or alien authorized to work in the United States
- SF-86 security questionnaire, fingerprints, and security packet coordinated through the COR; CAC with favorable NACI-level investigation
- Credentialing package per AR 40-68 and MEDCOM Policy 17-041; MTF clinical privileges required; clinical competency demonstrated within past two years
- Health documentation at initial placement: immunizations, annual vaccinations, TB risk screening at contractor expense, N95 fit testing, physical examination
- Mission essential designation: must provide services when non-essential personnel are released, including during pandemics (mask and related MTF policies apply)
- DoD IA/Cyber Awareness, AT Level I, SHARP, OPSEC Level I training; ATCTS registration; SAAR (DA Form 2875) for system access
- HIPAA compliance; 24-hour reporting of sexual harassment incidents through contractor to COR
- Must report positive infectious disease tests (e.g., COVID-19) to MTF same day; doctor's note required after 3+ consecutive sick days
- Comply with all MTF, MEDCOM, and clinic SOPs; lateness more than 3 times in 28 days may be grounds for removal
Ready to serve at BAMC?
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