Physician Assistant - Student Health Center - 9 month - 530152

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $101,900 - Midpoint: $142,700 (Salaried E15)

Department/Organization: 201104 - SHC-Nursing

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; occasional evening/weekend hours as needed

Job Summary: The Physician Assistant provides clinical services to assist physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Makes diagnoses and treatments for patients using independent judgment. Assists and instructs students in clinical research.

Additional Department Summary: Provides clinical services for the Student Health Center. Uses independent decision making in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Assists physicians within their specific scope of expertise. Works to improve efficiency, organization, and patient/clinic flow. Assists with day-to-day operations, resolves issues, and contributes to the improvement of quality of care, as well as patient and provider satisfaction.

Follows all established clinical procedures and workflows for patient care and communication, privacy/security, and other regulatory requirements. Partners with the enterprise services division of the college, including Health Informatics, Medical Billing, Medical Records and others to ensure patient billing and documentation are complete and accurate.

This is a 9-month position (August-May), and will be assigned to the Student Health Center.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Physician Assistant (PA) License in the State of Alabama in good standing. Alabama Controlled Substances Certificate (ACSC) and United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License or qualified to apply for one.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to perform patient care as directed by a physician or other qualified medical professional. Knowledge of electronic health record systems. Efficient and accurate computer and data entry skills. Excellent clinical, organizational, and administrative skills. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively with student patients, faculty, staff and other health care professionals. Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information and follow FERPA/HIPAA regulations at all times.

Preferred Qualifications: Two (2) years of broad or specialized professional experience as a Physician Assistant. Prior experience as a member of a treatment team in a primary care ambulatory environment. Experience supervising clinical operations and staff.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Advertised: 03 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Aug 2026 Central Daylight Time

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