Physician Assistant (Occupational Health)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bangor, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (Occupational Health) position is located in the Occupational Medicine Department at Naval Health Clinic Bangor in Bangor, Washington. The role provides occupational health assessments and care, including surveillance examinations based on workplace health hazards, evaluation and treatment of work-related injuries, and assessment of whether individuals with disabilities can perform essential job functions and what reasonable accommodations may be appropriate. The Physician Assistant coordinates with health care providers to help ensure employees are placed in positions compatible with their physical capabilities, provides occupational health guidance, participates in classes and safety or environment-of-care meetings, and assists with developing and updating occupational health procedures and protocols. The position also administers regulations for safeguarding protected health information.

The appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, credit check, and eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access. The role requires a pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption, and participation in pre-employment and random drug testing. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required. The incumbent must maintain current Basic Life Support certification and meet professional credential requirements.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the education, certification, and licensure requirements for Physician Assistants, as well as at least one year of qualifying experience as a certified Physician Assistant. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. A one-year probationary period applies. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available to candidates new to Federal Service. Payment of permanent change-of-station costs is not authorized.

Requirements

• Graduation from a physician assistant educational program accredited by ARC-PA or its predecessors at an appropriately accredited institution.
• Successful completion of the NCCPA examination and continued certification as a Physician Assistant, including continuing medical education and recertification requirements.
• 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 the stated federal employee exemption applies.
• At least one full year of work experience as a certified Physician Assistant, including occupational medicine patient assessments, physical examinations, and counseling and educating patients about medical requirements based on occupational health standards.
• Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provision of a recognized exemption.
• Consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Ability to complete a pre-placement medical examination and required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• U.S. citizenship and proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate individuals with disabilities to determine whether they can perform essential job functions and recommend reasonable accommodations.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational medical surveillance examinations based on actual and potential workplace health hazards.
• Evaluate and treat work-related injuries, or refer injured individuals to an appropriate medical treatment facility or health care provider as needed.
• Maintain liaison with health care providers to ensure proper placement of individuals in positions compatible with their physical capabilities.
• Participate in conducting classes and attend safety and environment-of-care meetings.
• Provide occupational health guidance within organizations and activities.
• Assist the Physician or Department Head with writing, implementing, and updating standing operating procedures and medical protocols for elements within the Occupational Health Program.
• Implement and administer regulations governing the safeguarding of protected health information.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal Service.
• Advanced leave may be authorized if determined to be in the Government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

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