Physician Assistant-Anacostia

4 days ago
United StatesFull TimePrimary Care

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Unity Health Care. as a Physician Assistant-Anacostia in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services under physician supervision
  • Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations
  • Order and interpret laboratory and radiologic tests
  • Diagnose medical conditions and prescribe medications, including controlled substances (with DEA license)

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program
  • Successful completion of the NCCPA certification exam
  • Active Physician Assistant license in the District of Columbia (or eligibility to obtain)
  • DEA registration (or ability to obtain)

Benefits & Compensation

  • Provide preventive, diagnostic, and therapeutic services under physician supervision
  • Obtain comprehensive medical histories and perform physical examinations
  • Order and interpret laboratory and radiologic tests
  • Diagnose medical conditions and prescribe medications, including controlled substances (with DEA license)

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Unity Health Care. as a Physician Assistant-Anacostia.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentDiagnosisTreatment planningPhysical examinationsMedical history takingPrescribing medicationsHealth educationPreventive careClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationUrgent careQuality improvement
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Position Insights

Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Primary Care position at Unity Health Care is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Diagnosis, Treatment planning, Physical examinations, Medical history taking, Prescribing medications, Health education, Preventive care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides high-quality clinical care, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and treatment under the supervision of a Medical Director. They are responsible for managing acute and chronic conditions, performing physical exams, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams t...

Benefits package: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Retirement plan, Paid time off, CME allowance, Malpractice coverage, Loan repayment program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Unity Health Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Washington, DC
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan
Paid time off
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage
Loan repayment program

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

4d ago