S08838P

Physician Assistant

UHC-Medical Services

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 15 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday thru Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Commensurate with Experience

07/13/2022

Yes

09/01/2022

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

PLEASE NOTE: On December 7, 2021, the federal District Court for the Southern District of Georgia issued a preliminary injunction against enforcing the vaccine requirement for
Federal Contractors pending further review. As a result, the requirements of the Executive Order and associated guidance, including the vaccination requirement for covered contractor employees, are currently not in effect.

The University of Georgia is a Federal Contractor as defined by Presidential Executive Order 14042 and subject to the requirement that Federal Contractors must ensure that all covered employees, including those working remotely, are fully vaccinated by January 4, 2022. You may be required to show proof of your fully vaccinated status at the time of your start date, or have received a medical or religious exemption from the fully vaccinated requirement at the time of your start date. For more information regarding the Federal Contractor fully vaccinated employment requirement please visit https://coronavirus.uga.edu/executive-order/ or call (706) 542-2222.

Medical Professional

Exempt

1.00

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Three years of primary care experience with preference given first to College Health followed by young adult health care. Experience in an integrated Primary/Behavioral care environment. Familiarity with electronic medical records.

Provision of age appropriate primary care to eligible members of the University Community at the University of Georgia Health Center under the supervision of a physician. The Health Center is a large multi-specialty ambulatory care organization that is accredited by the Joint Commission with primary care medical home designation. Physician Assistants are members of the Medical Staff whose primary responsibilities are to provide age-appropriate health care in the form of prevention, health education, promotion of wellness, assessment and treatment.

Clinical knowledge base, ability to perform physical assessments accurately and efficiently, minor procedures, facility with electronic records, communication, leadership skills, acceptance of diversity, empathy and compassion.

Standing, typing, walking limited distances, moving from sitting to standing frequently, pushing/pulling, lifting, bending squatting and kneeling as needed.

No

Yes

No

No

No

Yes

Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Provision of primary care to include obtaining current and past history, performing physical assessments, diagnosis, treatment and follow up in the context of a primary care medical home as a primary care provider. Prescribing medications as needed, minor procedures, patient education, ordering and interpreting clinical tests, care coordination and referrals. Documentation of encounters in a concise yet detailed and informative manner using an electronic medical record.

85

Communicating with and integrating into both a primary care team and a multidisciplinary ambulatory environment of care. Participating in process improvement.
Attending and participating in committee and staff meetings. Contributes to the culture of service excellence as a citizen of the University Health Center, Student Affairs, and the greater University of Georgia Community.

10

Obtains appropriate continuing medical education credits as a requirement in maintaining licensure and national certifications.

5

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Sandra Albert

salbert@uhs.uga.edu