Physician Assistant

Air National Guard Units • Moffett Field, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (GS-0603-12) works in the Medical Group at an Air National Guard Wing and is part of the CA 129 RQW. The role provides professional medical management for Air National Guard members, including planning, scheduling, executing, managing, and administering installation-wide medical services. The position is a Title 5 excepted-service appointment and may be permanent, indefinite, or temporary. Indefinite appointments cannot exceed five years; temporary appointments may be extended up to four years. Selectees may be non-competitively converted or extended if funding becomes available or the position becomes unencumbered, as applicable.

The Physician Assistant reviews medical documentation and referrals, determines appropriate medical management and referral urgency, evaluates adherence to care plans, and conducts comprehensive physical and preventive medical assessments. The role orders and interprets laboratory and radiological studies related to readiness, retention, mobility, and flying standards, and contributes to mental health assessments and analysis of medical trends. It also supports deployment health and medical readiness programs, inspection and audit preparation, and aviation safety activities, including preflight monitoring, safety briefings, and grounding management in coordination with a Flight Surgeon.

The position is within the support infrastructure of the state National Guard, is not subject to mobilization, and does not perform a military mission or an inherently military advisory or administrative role. The announcement is open until filled; applications are reviewed every 30 days and it may close upon selection. Additional selections may be made within 90 days of eligible-list issuance.

Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized subject to funding and approval. PCS relocation costs are not authorized. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. A one- or two-year trial period may be required. The incumbent must maintain required credentials and privileges, attend applicable aerospace courses, and may need to wear protective clothing. This is a drug-testing-designated position subject to random testing. Occupational hazards may include aviation environments and shops with workplace hazards.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant education program, passed the NCCPA examination and maintain certification, and hold a current, full, unrestricted state or territorial PA license or registration. A current Basic Life Support certificate is required. Applicants must also meet the stated specialized-experience requirement and provide transcripts and supporting documentation with the application.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11 or an equivalent pay band, demonstrating relevant professional knowledge and skills in aerospace, occupational, and preventive medicine; patient and family consultation, teaching, and care coordination; or Individual Medical Readiness analytical, evaluation, monitoring, and reporting support.
• Graduation from a Physician Assistant educational program accredited by ARC-PA or an eligible institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body.
• Completion of the NCCPA examination and maintenance of certified Physician Assistant status, including continuing medical education and recertification requirements.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• Current Basic Life Support certificate.
• Current, unrestricted Active Reserve Component/Unit Training Assembly privileges through CCQAS; medical privileges are limited to the ARC/UTA privilege list, which does not include medical treatment.
• Maintain AFSC-required credentials and Readiness Skills Verifications, clinical practice skills, and all credentialing requirements, including current unrestricted state licensure, BLS, and clinical competencies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD/AFMS/ANGMS privileging under DHA PM 6025-13 Vol 4 and DAFMAN 44-119.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements through a background investigation and maintain the required security clearance; at minimum, a National Agency Check is required before assignment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and may be required to complete a one- or two-year trial period.
• Subject to random drug testing.
• Must provide required transcripts and supporting documentation with the application.
• Qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by 10/19/2027.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, execute, manage, and administer installation-wide medical management for Air National Guard members.
• Request consultations to assist with interpretation of abnormal studies and discuss interpretations with members’ treating providers.
• Review civilian and military medical documentation and referrals to determine appropriate medical management and required referrals, including aeromedical and operational dispositions.
• Ensure referrals communicate the appropriate severity and urgency of care needed.
• Evaluate adherence to medical care plans, including scheduled medical, physical therapy, and mental health appointments.
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, review medical and family histories, social history, medications, and immunization history, and provide preventive medical services.
• Request, order, and interpret laboratory tests related to Individual Medical Readiness, mobility and retention standards, and flying standards.
• Request, evaluate, and apply findings from radiological studies.
• Conduct provider-to-provider contact in mental health assessments.
• Analyze data across medical programs and report medical trends.
• Oversee compliance and execution of deployment health assessments and related services, including Individual Medical Readiness, immunizations, Separation History and Physical Examinations, pre- and post-deployment health assessments, and Automated Neuropsychological Assessments.
• Ensure compliance with and preparation for readiness inspections, evaluations, audits, and staff assistance visits, including Unit Effectiveness Inspection.
• Monitor preflight crew briefings and crew resource management from show time to release, and monitor crew members for health and safety concerns or hazards.
• Provide operational safety and mishap-prevention briefings.
• Manage grounding by reviewing medical documentation, conducting necessary physical assessments, preparing DD Form 2992, and ensuring Flight Surgeon review and signature.
• Regularly observe and advise on aeromedical problems.
• Coordinate with NGB/SG and Medical Group leadership to maintain clinical practice skills requirements.
• Maintain required credentials, readiness skills verifications, and medical privileges, and attend applicable aerospace courses.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and further details are available from the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior