Physician Assistant

Introduction

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Physician Assistant with Doctors Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!

Benefits

Doctors Hospital Center for Physician Assistant offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
  
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Doctors Hospital Center for Occupational Health family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Occupational Health Technician to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Physician Assistant, under the direction of the Medical Director, is responsible for all aspects of patient care in the Occupational Health clinics. The Physician Assistant is also responsible for providing care and/or occupational health services to clients at their locations. Some duties include, but are not limited to DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle Examinations, Workers compensation injury care, Return to work and Fitness-for-duty evaluations, and Travel Medicine Consultations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing comprehensive occupational health care by performing physical exams, reviewing medical histories, diagnosing work-related and acute conditions, and creating evidence-based treatment and return-to-work plans.
• Managing the full scope of APP practice by ordering tests, prescribing medications within state and federal guidelines, performing approved procedures, and coordinating care across the continuum.
• Delivering patient-centered education by translating medical information clearly, preparing patients for self-management, and offering guidance on prevention, lifestyle support, and follow-up care.
• Collaborating across disciplines by partnering with physicians, nurses, employers, and specialty services; communicating updates on workers’ compensation cases; and participating in admission, transfer, and discharge planning when appropriate.
• Ensuring clinical quality and safety by documenting accurately, meeting regulatory requirements, completing DOT physicals per FMCSA standards, utilizing technology for effective communication, and serving as a resource for patients, colleagues, and community partners.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an approved Physician Assistant training program and currently licensed in the state of Georgia
  
• BLS required upon hire (AHA or Red Cross) or within 30-days of hire.
  
• Experience in education in the Occupational Health field. Experience with Workers Compensation injury care and DOT Commercial Motor Vehicle examinations are preferred.

Doctors Hospital of Augusta has provided quality healthcare services since 1973. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. With nearly 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 350+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. We offer a wide range of services for our patients. Our services include our nationally recognized Burn Center and Cancer Center, accredited by the American College of Surgeons. We are Chest Pain Accredited. We have earned the Joint Commission's certificate of distinction for total hip and total knee replacement and spinal fusion surgery and are the only CARF accredited facility in the area.

At Doctors Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Augusta community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

Be a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Occupational Health Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.