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U.S. Army Recruiting Command
U.S. Army Recruiting CommandU.S. Army Recruiting Command
CPT James J. Jones, PhD, PA-C
Army Physician Assistant
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The Army Physician Assistant
The Army Physician Assistant
“Taking care of America’s heroes”
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Direct Accession IncentivesDirect Accession Incentives
Active Duty Health Professional Loan Repayment (ADHPLR)$38,300 per year (pre-tax)1,2 and 3 years availableAll loan repayments are paid directly to
lending institutionMinimum 3 year commitment
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New Grad Pay 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
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Another ExampleAnother 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
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US Army Physician Assistant Mission and Vision
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.
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Army PAArmy 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
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Duties of an Army PADuties of an Army PAProvide soldier healthcareTreat all categories of beneficiariesPrimary medical trainer to unit medics and
combat lifesaversServe as medical platoon leaderSpecial staff officer to the commanderPreventive medicine/field sanitation Medical logisticsOther duties as assigned
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Duties of an Army PADuties 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 surgeryWrite prescriptions
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Special OpportunitiesSpecial Opportunities
Specialty Training, eligible after 4 years experienceAviation MedicineCardiovascular PerfusionEmergency MedicineOccupational MedicineOrthopedicsPreventive Medicine
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Special OpportunitiesSpecial Opportunities
Masters in Education White House/Congressional
Fellowships Ph.D. programs
EducationHealth Promotion
Tuition Assistance
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ENHANCES YOUR CAREER
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ENHANCES YOUR CAREER
Officer Basic Course
(11 Weeks)
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, Texas
Officer Basic Course
(11 Weeks)
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio, Texas
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Army PA Life Cycle Army PA Life Cycle
1st -3rd year 4th -9th year 10th – 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 Year 22nd 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
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BenefitsBenefits
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)
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)
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BenefitsBenefits
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
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
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BenefitsBenefits
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.
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.
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Leisure TravelLeisure Travel
Space available flights
!!!PAID!!! 30 Day Vacation each year
Discount Lodging
Armed Forces VacationClubs / www.afvclub.com
Discount cruises
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ARMY PAYNon-taxable Income
ARMY PAYNon-taxable Income
BAS (Food) = $2200 a year
BAH (Housing) = $9,600 - $24,000 a year
Average annual salary for first year 1LT – $ 61Average annual salary for first year 1LT – $ 61,400.00,400.00
Average annual salary at fourth year CPT - $ Average annual salary at fourth year CPT - $ 70,500.0070,500.00
BAS (Food) = $2200 a year
BAH (Housing) = $9,600 - $24,000 a year
Average annual salary for first year 1LT – $ 61Average annual salary for first year 1LT – $ 61,400.00,400.00
Average annual salary at fourth year CPT - $ Average annual salary at fourth year CPT - $ 70,500.0070,500.00
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Army HealthcareArmy Healthcare
More freedom to practice medicine
Highest standards
Freedom to order tests that are necessary
Patient needs above insurance influence
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Army HealthcareArmy Healthcare
Patients are guaranteed coverage
No need for prior proof of ability to pay
Our provider’s decisions have no secondary financial gain
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Rewarding CareerRewarding Career
Meet your full potential
Be part of the solution
Join a team where your success is in their best interest
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QUESTIONS ?QUESTIONS ?
Army PA Taking care of America’s
heroes!