Physician Assistant

Program Support Center • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health and Human Services, Program Support Center, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The Physician Assistant works with Federal Occupational Health (FOH) medical leadership to provide consultation and guidance on occupational and public health matters to internal and external partners, including the Clinical Health Services Director, FOH staff, and federal agency customers. The role supports FOH, PSC, and HHS mission objectives; contributes to FOH policies and standard operating procedures; improves coordination among clinical, case review, and consultation services nationwide; and reviews relevant medical literature, evidence-based practices, industry standards, and legislation to remain current on developments related to FOH functions and services.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARC-PA-accredited physician assistant educational program 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; proof of license must be uploaded.
• Have at least one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the next lower grade level, and have completed an accredited physician assistant educational program.
• Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11 in the Federal service, including all of the following: assisting in development and delivery of occupational health services across FOH divisions and customer agencies; providing medical advice and interpreting clinical policy for FOH Medical Leadership; developing program support systems, policies, and procedures for effective resource management; and interpreting and applying FOH and HHS regulations and policies and national healthcare quality standards to occupational health issues.
• Meet U.S. citizenship, federal suitability, and applicable time-in-grade requirements; male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Provide clear, specific experience documentation, including employment dates and hours worked per week for part-time experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the FOH Medical Director and other federal Medical Leadership team members to provide medical consultation and guidance on occupational and public health issues to internal and external customer partners.
• Participate in the development and review of FOH policies and standard operating procedures and recommend revisions as appropriate.
• Enhance coordination among Clinical Health Services clinical, case review, and consultation product lines nationally.
• Review current medical literature, evidence-based best practices, industry standards, and legislation related primarily to FOH functions and product lines.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; benefits eligibility depends on position type.
• Potential incentives, subject to authorization and funds availability, may include moving expenses, recruitment or relocation incentives, student loan repayment, superior qualifications appointment, or creditable service for annual leave.

What This Job Offers

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