Physician Extender (Neurology)

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a qualified Physician Extender (Neurology) to support the 96th Medical Group at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The Physician Extender will provide outpatient and inpatient neurology services within the limits of their training, licensure, and clinical privileges granted by the Military Treatment Facility (MTF). This role includes evaluating and treating patients, providing consultations, performing authorized neurology-related procedures, coordinating care with the healthcare team, and supporting patient education, preventive care, and clinical quality initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of Physician Extender–Neurology services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of training, licensure, and privileges granted by the MTF; Conduct general screenings, medical evaluations, and examinations for routine, acute, and chronic conditions; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated and within authorized scope of practice; Provide outpatient neurology services as scheduled by the MTF, including new-patient consultations and established follow-up clinic visits; Provide inpatient consultations for new patients upon request from the healthcare team, as well as urgent, same-day, and walk-in consultations when required; Respond to telephone consultations and communicate laboratory and radiology results to patients in a timely manner; Perform and assist with medically indicated neurology-related diagnostic and therapeutic procedures within the provider's scope of practice and granted privileges; Recognize emergency conditions and appropriately diagnose, prescribe for, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries; refer complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel; Prescribe medications and immunizations in accordance with approved treatment protocols and medications approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee; Promote preventive care and health maintenance through patient and family education, counseling, annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care guidance; Establish collaborative working relationships with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate and facilitate patient care; Provide clinical direction and instruction to supporting staff and, as appropriate, supervise house staff performing neurology procedures within applicable scope and privileges; Participate in staff meetings, case discussions, continuing education, in-service training, and continuous quality improvement activities; Provide clinical instruction to medical residents, physician assistant students, medical students, and students in other healthcare disciplines through clinical rotations, didactics, and inpatient discussions, as appropriate; Participate in approximately two formal educational lectures per year during billable hours; Complete accurate, timely, and properly signed clinical documentation in accordance with MTF and Air Force standards; use only approved abbreviations and comply with the MTF Do Not Use Abbreviation List; Complete patient encounter documentation within 72 business hours and maintain coding accuracy of 90% or higher for CPT, E/M, and procedure coding; Participate in the 96th Medical Group Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan and the monthly peer-review program, typically reviewing a minimum of five routine cases seen within the preceding 30 days; Promote patient and staff safety through infection-control practices, maintenance of a clean and orderly clinical environment, and prompt recognition, reporting, and correction of potential safety hazards; Perform administrative and other clinical duties as assigned by the Flight Commander, including consultation with medical personnel, legal authorities, and military commanders when required; Maintain working knowledge of clinic operations and medical and non-medical equipment to support safe patient care, equipment accessibility, and proper maintenance

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required for this contract position; Bachelor's degree; Graduate of a Physician Assistant program at an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); Completion of residency or fellowship training of 12 months or more in a medical specialty program acceptable to the Defense Health Agency (DHA); Must hold a full, current, and unrestricted license in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia; Must be certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification are required; At least 24 months of experience within the last 36 months in an outpatient clinical and/or inpatient setting, in Neurology; Knowledge and clinical ability to evaluate, diagnose, and manage routine, acute, and chronic neurological and other medical conditions within the authorized scope of practice; Ability to recognize emergency conditions and determine appropriate treatment, escalation, or referral; Knowledge of neurology-related diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures; Ability to provide patient consultations, follow-up care, and timely communication of diagnostic results; Strong clinical documentation, medical coding, and patient communication skills; Ability to collaborate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams; Ability to provide clinical direction, instruction, and support to staff and healthcare students, as appropriate; Knowledge of patient safety, infection control, quality assurance, and applicable MTF and Air Force documentation standards; The candidate must be capable of meeting the physical requirements associated with providing services and patient care

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care; Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan; Retirement 401(k) with employer match; Open leave policy and paid holidays; Tuition reimbursement; Transportation expense account; Employee assistance program