Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Campbell, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant position is located in the Otolaryngology Clinic at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital in Fort Campbell, Tennessee. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive patient care within the approved scope of practice and granted privileges. The role includes conducting medical examinations and patient screenings; diagnosing and treating acute or chronic medical conditions; ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, medical imaging, and other diagnostic studies; and prescribing medications and authorized treatments. The incumbent documents patient care, coordinates referrals and follow-up, and collaborates with supervising physicians and nursing staff.

The position requires a current, unrestricted Physician Assistant license, NCCPA certification, appropriate clinical privileges, and Basic Life Support certification. The incumbent must complete required background, drug, physical, and immunization screenings. This is a Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential position; the incumbent must report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergency situations as scheduled. A one-year probationary period applies.

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.
• Successfully complete the NCCPA examination and maintain certified physician assistant status, including continuing medical education and recertification requirements.
• 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. A stated federal employee exemption applies to qualifying employees in the 0603 occupational series continuously employed in that series since September 27, 2017 or earlier.
• Have at least one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant that includes medical screening examinations, diagnosing diseases, disorders, or injuries, and prescribing medications. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Complete a suitability or fitness determination and required background investigation, including periodic re-verification because of recurring interaction with children and youth under 18.
• Submit to pre-employment and applicable random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations to demonstrate continued physical fitness for the duties.
• Meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for documented medical or religious reasons; complete immunization screening, required Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, other applicable immunizations, and tuberculosis testing.
• Be able to lift up to 40 pounds if required.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of citizenship.
• Complete the one-year probationary period and satisfy the stated requirements for continued federal employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive patient care within the approved scope of practice and granted privileges.
• Conduct medical examinations and patient screenings.
• Diagnose and treat patients with acute or chronic medical conditions.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, medical imaging, and other diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and authorized treatments within the approved scope of practice.
• Document patient care and coordinate referrals and follow-up care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with supervising physicians and nursing staff to coordinate patient care.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations.

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.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

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