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U.S. Army Recruiting Command

U.S. Army Recruiting Command. CPT James J. Jones, PhD, PA-C. Army Physician Assistant. United in the mission of serving soldiers. The Army Physician Assistant. “Taking care of America’s heroes”. Direct Accession Incentives. Active Duty Health Professional Loan Repayment (ADHPLR)

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U.S. Army Recruiting Command

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  1. U.S. Army Recruiting Command CPT James J. Jones, PhD, PA-C Army Physician Assistant

  2. United in the mission of serving soldiers The ArmyPhysician Assistant “Taking care of America’s heroes”

  3. Direct Accession Incentives • Active Duty Health Professional Loan Repayment (ADHPLR) • $38,300 per year (pre-tax) • 1,2 and 3 years available • All loan repayments are paid directly to lending institution • Minimum 3 year commitment

  4. New Grad Pay • Example Salary for a new PA graduate assigned to Hawaii (1LT): • Base pay: 3,170.00 (Taxable) • BAH (Housing Allowance) for Hawaii: $2381 (Non taxed) Amount Based on Assignment Locations) • Food allowance: 187.49 (Non taxed) • Non Board Certification Pay 166.00 (Non taxed) • Cost of living allowance: 555.07 (Non taxed) • $6,459.00 per month - $77,514.72 per year. • Loan repayment - $38,300 + 77, 514.72 = $115,814.72

  5. Another Example • Example Salary for a PA assigned to Fort Hood Texas with 4 years of service (CPT): • Base Pay (Taxable) - $4,297.50 • Basic Housing Allowance (Non taxable income- $1203.00 (Amount Based on Assignment Locations) Basic Allowance For Subsistence (Food Allowance) (Non taxable income- $187.49 Non Board Certification Pay (Allowance for Masters Degree) - $166.00 • $5853.99 per month - $70,247 per year + 25K Bonus = $95,247

  6. US Army Physician Assistant Mission and Vision • Mission- To ensure Soldier readiness and force sustainment through leadership, training, and quality health care; "From the line, For the Line." • Vision- To be leaders within the Army healthcare system delivering world wide services to the nation and its Armed Forces-anytime, anywhere.

  7. Army PA • Military health care professional certified to practice medicine with physician supervision. • The AMEDD’s primary medical provider in battalion and division level field units • Battalion subject matter expert

  8. Duties of an Army PA • Provide soldier healthcare • Treat all categories of beneficiaries • Primary medical trainer to unit medics and combat lifesavers • Serve as medical platoon leader • Special staff officer to the commander • Preventive medicine/field sanitation • Medical logistics • Other duties as assigned

  9. Duties of an Army PA • Provide advanced trauma management • Conduct physical exams • Diagnose and treat illnesses • Order and interpret diagnostic tests • Counsel on preventive health care • Assist in surgery • Write prescriptions

  10. Special Opportunities • Specialty Training, eligible after 4 years experience • Aviation Medicine • Cardiovascular Perfusion • Emergency Medicine • Occupational Medicine • Orthopedics • Preventive Medicine

  11. Special Opportunities • Masters in Education • White House/Congressional Fellowships • Ph.D. programs • Education • Health Promotion • Tuition Assistance

  12. Officer Basic Course (11 Weeks) Fort Sam Houston San Antonio, Texas LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ENHANCES YOUR CAREER

  13. Army PA Life Cycle 1st -3rd year4th -9th year10th – 15th year 2LT-1LT CPT Recruiter MAJ BN PA/Plat Ldr BN PA/Plat Ldr Company Commander Division PA PCM Residency IPAP Instructor Staff Officer Staff Officer IPAP Instructor 6th-21st Year22nd Plus LTC COL Corps PA Consultant Residency Director Corps Chief Staff Officer IPAP Program Director *This information is based upon approximate time frames for PA career development. This is not a complete list but is an example of possible assignments

  14. Benefits • Regular increases in rank, salary, and responsibility • Thrift Saving Plan (401K) • Tax Free Shopping • Retirement Income • 100% Tuition Assistance • Non-Physician Board Certification Pay • 30 Day vacation with pay every year (plus…federal holidays and training holidays)

  15. Benefits • Relocation without loss of seniority • Unlimited sick leave • Moving and travel expenses paid for • Family member medical and dental care plan • Low cost life insurance • Free Continuing Education • Free on-post housing or a housing allowance • True Autonomy and Quality of Life

  16. Benefits Service that makes a difference • Humanitarian Missions • Like Operation Hands Together • Disaster relief • Give something back to the Your Country by responding to the health care needs of service members and their families.

  17. Leisure Travel !!!PAID!!! 30 Day Vacation each year Discount Lodging Space available flights Discount cruises Armed Forces Vacation Clubs / www.afvclub.com

  18. ARMY PAYNon-taxable Income • BAS (Food) = $2200 a year • BAH (Housing) = $9,600 - $24,000 a year • Average annual salary for first year 1LT – $ 61,400.00 • Average annual salary at fourth year CPT - $ 70,500.00

  19. Army Healthcare • More freedom to practice medicine • Highest standards • Freedom to order tests that are necessary • Patient needs above insurance influence

  20. Army Healthcare • Patients are guaranteed coverage • No need for prior proof of ability to pay • Our provider’s decisions have no secondary financial gain

  21. Rewarding Career • Meet your full potential • Be part of the solution • Join a team where your success is in their best interest

  22. United in the mission of serving soldiers QUESTIONS ? Army PA Taking care of America’s heroes!

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