Physician Assistant-Aviation Medicine

Job Overview

Platinum Business Corporation is recruiting a Physician Assistant for the 2nd Medical Group at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

Platinum Business Corporation provides experienced health care personnel and related services to the federal government and private industry. Visit for more information.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Long/Short Term Disability/Life Insurance
• Paid Federal Holidays, Paid Sick and Paid Vacation time
• 401K and License/Certification Reimbursement

Monday through Friday 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch. No on‑call duties, no weekends, no holidays. The clinical staff member will not work more than 10 hours in one day or more than 40 hours per week.

• Provide a full range of Physician Assistant services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of training and privileges granted by the MTF.
• Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and injuries, recognize emergency conditions, diagnose, prescribe, and refer complex cases to qualified medical personnel.
• Direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures, and participate in in‑service training.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals and counseling.
• Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee approved medications and immunizations.
• Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action, including referral to a physician.
• Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices in accordance with scope of practice.
• Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others to promote primary care services.
• Teach patients and family members healthy regimens and responsibilities for wellness.
• Attend staff meetings for case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC‑PA).
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Experience: Minimum of 36 months experience in the last 48 months, meeting clinical competency requirements. Knowledge of electronic medical records such as AHLTSA/CHCS systems. Minimum of 12 months experience providing military healthcare highly preferred.
• Certification: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Additional Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.