Physician AssistantExtender 2

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Job Title:

Physician Assistant/Extender 2

Agency:

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Job Requisition ID:

JR

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details:

$120000

Job Description:

Under general supervision provides healthcare service typically performed by a physician under the supervision of a licensed physician. Conducts complete physicals provides treatment and counsels clients. May in some cases prescribe medication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of general medicine experience; or Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and completion of a physician assistant training program of at least 24 months certified by the Accreditation Review Commission of PA ARC-PA and certification to practice as a Physician Assistant by the Composite State Board of Medical Examiners (or eligibility to obtain within one year) and two (2) years of experience in a related area; or Masters degree in nursing area of assignment from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in a related area and a current license to practice as APRN in Georgia in the specialty area. The psychiatric specialty area requires a minimum of two (2) years of mental health experience. The medical specialty area requires a minimum of four (4) years of mental health experience or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Physician Assistant/Extender 1 (HCP110) or position equivalent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race color national origin sex religion age disability or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.