Physician Assistant (Dermatology) GS-0603-12

DHA • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego within the Directorate of Medicine (Dermatology). A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. The job is located in Downtown San Diego, which is on San Diego Bay. The surrounding area includes Balboa Park, Hillcrest, North Park, City Heights, the College Area, Southeast San Diego, Mission Valley, Clairemont, Kearny Mesa, Tierrasanta, Navajo, Mira Mesa, Scripps Ranch, Rancho Penasquitos, Ranch Bernado, Lake Hodges, San Pasqual Valley, Carmel Valley, Del Mar Heights, Torrey Pines State Reserve, the Golden Triangle, La Jolla, Pacific Beach, Mission Beach, Ocean Beach, and Pont Loma. The communities of South San Diego, such as San Ysidro and Otay Mesa, are located next to the Mexico-United States border. San Diego has one of the top-ten best climates in the United States and one of the two best summer climates, characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most annual precipitation between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F and low rainfall (9–13 inches annually).

Requirements

• US Citizens
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 from the license requirements 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.
• A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes performing physical examinations to identify issues related to dermatological conditions; diagnosing dermatological conditions to manage specific skin health concerns; and developing treatment plans specific to dermatology patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs patient evaluations, including physical examinations and medical history reviews, to diagnose a wide range of dermatological conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized therapeutic plans, which may include prescribing medication, performing minor surgical procedures, and providing patient education on skin health and disease management.
• Performs a wide range of dermatological procedures independently or in the direction of the supervising physician.
• Analyzes and interprets a variety of diagnostic tests, such as skin biopsies, cultures, and laboratory results, correlating the findings with the patient's clinical presentation to confirm diagnoses and guide treatment decisions.
• Manages a diverse patient panel by developing, implementing, and monitoring comprehensive treatment plans for both acute and chronic dermatological conditions.
• Formulates alternative treatment plans by interpreting and modifying standard protocols for complex patient presentations.

Benefits

• Recruitment incentive may be authorized
• Relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees