Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant position is located at Naval Medical Center San Diego, California, at NBHC PT LOMA SD, Directorate of Medicine, Medical Readiness Center. The position involves providing clinical care to patients of all ages in inpatient or outpatient settings, including medical readiness assessments and surgical care. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

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 at the time the degree was obtained.
• 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. An exemption applies to qualifying current federal employees in the 0603 occupational series continuously employed in that series since September 27, 2017, or earlier.
• Have at least one full year of experience as a certified physician assistant, equivalent to GS-11 in federal service, including the specialized clinical and medical-readiness duties described in the posting.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Complete required immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact; other immunization proof may also be required depending on the position.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies as directed, because the position is mission essential.
• Pass required pre-employment screening and be subject to random drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• Receive a favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under age 18.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the specialized-experience requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, and a one-year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced leave accrual may be authorized.
• Advanced in-hire or special qualification appointments may be authorized.

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.
• Determine the need for and order laboratory tests, X-rays, and other procedures necessary 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.
• May serve as a first or second assistant during major surgery.
• Support medical readiness by performing periodic health assessments, deployment health assessments, separation physicals, commissioning physicals, and retirement physicals.
• Obtain health and medical histories from patients or family members, record findings, and make clinical evaluations.

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.

What This Job Offers

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