Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant position is located at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Branch Medical Clinic, within Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. The position involves providing medical screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients of all ages in inpatient or outpatient settings. It may include preoperative and postoperative care and assisting in major surgeries. The position is designated mission essential, requires interaction with children and youth, and requires the incumbent to report during emergencies as directed. Recruitment or relocation incentives and advanced leave accrual may be authorized; salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal service.

Requirements

• Graduate from a physician assistant educational program accredited by ARC-PA or its predecessors at an institution accredited by a U.S. Department of Education-recognized accrediting body; transcripts must be provided.
• Successfully complete the NCCPA examination and maintain certified physician assistant status, including continuing medical education and recertification requirements; certification documentation must be provided.
• Hold a 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, unless eligible for the stated federal-employee exemption; license documentation must be provided.
• Have at least one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant that includes performing medical screening examinations, diagnosing medical conditions, and prescribing medications. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
• Applicants who held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Meet non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Complete required immunization screening, including hepatitis B immunization for positions involving direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Pass applicable pre-employment screening and be subject to random drug testing.
• Meet background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements for recurring interaction with children and youth under age 18.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship. Foreign education used to meet requirements must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education.
• Report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies when directed, as a mission-essential employee.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates new to federal service may be eligible for salary negotiation.
• Highly qualified candidates may be considered for enhanced leave accrual or recruitment or relocation incentives.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical screening examinations in inpatient or outpatient settings for patients of all ages.
• Examine patients and conduct initial patient work-ups and assessments of care and treatment needs.
• Determine the need for and order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other procedures needed to complete patient assessments.
• Diagnose diseases, illnesses, disorders, and injuries.
• Prescribe treatment for and treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and injuries.
• Provide preoperative and postoperative care, as required.
• Work as a first or second assistant during major surgery, as required.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Advanced or enhanced leave accrual may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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