Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

This Physician Assistant position is with Naval Medical Center San Diego, located at NBHC PT LOMA SD, Directorate of Medicine, Medical Readiness Center. The physician assistant provides medical screening, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients of all ages in inpatient or outpatient settings. The position supports medical readiness and may provide perioperative care and assist during major surgery. Recruitment or relocation incentives, salary negotiation for candidates new to Federal service, and advanced leave accrual may be authorized.

Requirements

• Graduate from a physician assistant educational program accredited by ARC-PA or a predecessor, at an institution accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• 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, unless eligible for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• Have at least one full year of experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the GS-11 level, including the specified clinical and medical-readiness duties.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Complete a suitability or fitness determination and, unless previously qualified under the cited regulation, a one-year probationary period.
• Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Report for duty during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies as directed because the position is designated Mission Essential.
• Submit to pre-employment screening and random drug testing as a Testing Designated Position.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Receive a favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under age 18.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Use direct deposit for pay.

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.
• Salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical screening examinations in inpatient or outpatient settings for patients of all ages.
• Examine patients and conduct initial work-ups and assessments of their care and treatment.
• 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.
• 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 patients’ or family members’ health and medical histories, record findings, and make clinical evaluations.

Benefits

• The posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on the position and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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