Physician Assistant-BOSC Clinic

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Physician Assistant to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality medical care and administrative support at the BOSC Clinic in accordance with applicable medical protocols and policies.
• Perform physical examinations, review patient medical histories, and assess, diagnose, and treat a range of acute and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe and manage medications and therapies within the scope of practice and applicable guidelines.
• Assist in the management of public health programs, prevention initiatives, and health education for clinic patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to create and implement effective treatment plans.
• Educate patients on disease prevention, lifestyle improvement, and general wellness recommendations.
• Provide emergency medical care and trauma stabilization during critical incidents.
• Order, interpret, and analyze diagnostic tests, including laboratory and imaging results, to create informed diagnoses.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of patient care, medical histories, and treatment plans utilizing electronic health records systems (EHRs).
• Assist with the overall planning, management, and improvement of clinical operations and services as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) and graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current and valid certification/licensure as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in accordance with U.S. standards.
• 1-3 years of experience in providing direct patient care as a Physician Assistant in a clinical or military healthcare setting.
• Proficiency in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Strong ability to effectively communicate with patients, colleagues, and leadership both verbally and in written form. English proficiency is required.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver's license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Experience in military healthcare programs or Department of Defense (DoD) clinic operations.
• Familiarity with managing occupational health programs and certifications for work-related care services.
• Strong crisis management or emergency response experience in trauma stabilization or life-saving interventions.
• High proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems for maintaining accurate and compliant medical documentation.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.