Physician Assistant

Overview

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. With nearly 150 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, Georgia Southern has been designated a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 "high research" university and serves more than 29,500 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico as well as 106 nations.

Statesboro Campus, Statesboro, GA

General Health Services

Provide primary health care to students and eligible members of the Georgia Southern University community in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the State of Georgia. This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSAs are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.

This is a 10-month, benefitted position.

• Manage patients needing primary care, including chronic and episodic care for both the acutely and chronically ill
• Participate in the education and preceptorship of student learners and new staff members
• Maintain professional affiliations
• Provide in-service programs for Health Services staff and other University personnel as requested
• Assist with the Health Education staff of Health Services with on-campus health education programming activities as requested
• Participate in staff meetings and in staff committees, cooperate with peers and others, and maintain competency through continuing education as per Health Services policies
• Participate in clinical research as requested
• Provide advisory and educational services to the greater community as requested
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient records

Educational Requirements

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science Degree or higher from an accredited Physician Assistant program (ARC-PA) or related accreditation

Other Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination, and maintain status as certified physician assistant
• Licensed as a physician assistant in the state of Georgia in good standing
• CPR certification

• One (1) or more years of work experience as a Certified Physician Assistant within the last five years
• Active DEA registration and prescribing privileges, or eligibility
• Clinical experience with all ages of patients, including pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric

Commensurate with Experience

This is an exempt position paid on a monthly basis.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and related applications
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet institutional goals and support the university's mission for student success

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Open Until Filled

Application review may begin as early as January 20, 2026.

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at  or by email  technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at , or email support.

The University System of Georgia values Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. Details are available in USG policy documents online.

Offers of employment are contingent upon background investigation, including a criminal background check, credential verification, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test. Offers are subject to applicable laws, BOR and USG policies. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment. Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act are available; notify Human Resources at .

• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be required

• Position of Trust + Education

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