PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Company: U.S. Army 6th Medical Recruiting Battalion
Location: Acton
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
U.S. Army Physician Assistants serve as versatile medical
specialists across the full spectrum of Army medicine If you are a
professional in the physician assistant field and want to combine
your passions with a desire to serve the U.S. Army, a career as an
Army Physician Assistant might be the one for you. Outstanding
Opportunities As a Physician Assistant for the U.S. Army, you will
provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for
Soldiers and their families. You may be asked to perform a full
spectrum of medical care to Soldiers and their families within your
given clinical privileges, as well as advising on the medical needs
for stabilization and transportation of your patients. Through the
Army, you will have the opportunity attend trainings, continued
education courses, seminars and conferences to broaden your
knowledge and take the steps to be able to serve in any medical
specialty. And, if you choose to join the Army Reserve, you can
serve your country as needed while still supporting your community.
Whether you choose to serve Active duty or Army Reserve, a career
as an Army Physician Assistant allows you many opportunities to be
all you can be in health care. Outstanding Benefits When you join
the Army Medical Specialist Corps, you’ll be making a difference in
the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining
access to invaluable opportunities, such as supporting humanitarian
missions, leadership training and a competitive benefit package.
Benefits may include: · Repayment of qualified education loans to
lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years
while serving · Based on your field of concentration, you may be
eligible for an accession bonus, paid over a four-year period while
serving. · Active-duty PAs who are fully qualified may receive
Board Certification Pay and Health Professions Officer Incentive
Pay · Travel opportunities, to include humanitarian missions · Up
to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually · Enrollment in a
military retirement system that blends the traditional legacy
retirement pension with a defined contribution to service members’
Thrift Savings Plan account · No- to low-cost medical and dental
care for you and your family · Commissary and post exchange
shopping privileges · Specialized training to become a leader in
medicine Eligibility Requirements · Must have a Master of Science
in Physician Assistant Studies from an accredited university ·
Foreign graduates may apply if they have a permanent certificate
from the Educational Council of Foreign Medical Graduates · Must
have certification by the National Commission for Certified
Physician Assistants (NCCPA) · Must be a U.S. citizen for Active
Duty · Must have at least a permanent U.S. residency for Army
Reserve Have questions or want more information? To find out more
information about becoming a Physician Assistant in the U.S. Army,
visit www.goarmy.com/amedd. You can reach out to your local Army
Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your
journey to becoming Army Physician Assistant.
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