Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Tripler Army Medical Center, HI

20d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within Tripler Army Medical Center in the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include collecting detailed and comprehensive medical history from patients to perform clinical evaluations, diagnosing and managing various medical conditions, writing prescriptions, ordering administration of medications, dispensing medication, and prescribing controlled substances. The role also involves conducting thorough medical histories and physical examinations to identify patient health problems and determine appropriate interventions or referrals, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop, influence, and implement healthcare policies and initiatives that improve patient outcomes and promote disease prevention.

Requirements

• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Employees assigned to a medical treatment facility are required to be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk, regardless of job series.
• This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccination.
• The duties of this position may require the incumbent to carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate/relevant clinical privileges.
• Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education (CME) and re-certification.
• Possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes performing examinations, prescribing medications, and determining appropriate medical treatment.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives or advance in hire MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advance Leave Accrual may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Collect detailed and comprehensive medical history from patients to perform clinical evaluations.
• Diagnose and manage various medical conditions.
• Write prescriptions, order administration of medications, dispenses medication and prescribes controlled substances.
• Conduct thorough medical histories and physical examinations to identify patient health problems and determine appropriate interventions or referrals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, influence, and implement healthcare policies and initiatives that improve patient outcomes and promote disease prevention.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree