Physician Assistant

3 days ago


La Jolla, California, United States Military Treatment Facilities under DHA Full time
About the Position:

This position is located at a Military Treatment Facility under the Defense Health Agency (DHA) in San Diego, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This job is open to:

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties:
  • Conducts a comprehensive variety of occupational medical surveillance examinations based on the real and potential health hazards encountered in the workplace.
  • Provide first aid to civilian employees who require medical attention for work-related injuries, which is beyond the scope of the normal delegated authority of the nursing staff.
  • Assists the Physician as consultant to supported activity commanders and staff advising on medical and occupational health matters.
  • Makes recommendations regarding safe work practices and collaborating with Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and command leadership.
  • Evaluates individuals with disabilities to determine if they can perform the essential job functions and makes recommendation for reasonable accommodations.
Requirements:
  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
  • A background investigation and credit check are required.
  • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
  • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
  • A pre-placement medical examination is required.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
  • Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
  • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required.
Qualifications:
  • Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
  • You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  • Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
  • Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications for Physician Assistant:
  • Education:
    • Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
  • Certification:
    • Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and re-certification.
  • Licensure:
    • Applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
  • Exemption:
    • You are exempt from the license requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0603 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before
Note:

You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

  • Experience:
    • A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes providing a comprehensive variety of physical examinations/evaluations, maintaining liaison with health care providers and varying personnel, and advising on medical and occupational health matters.
    • This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).


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