Physician Assistant (Mid-Level Practitioner) - Recruitment Incentive

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System • Aliceville, AL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Physician Assistant at a Bureau of Prisons' correctional facility and is responsible for providing primary health care for inmate patients. Works collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising program plans. Assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services. Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call; which may also include securing health and developmental history from the patient, recording findings and making critical evaluations. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• 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 and electronically upload proof of 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.
• Completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program (certificate of completion, associate degree, bachelor's degree); OR Completion of a bachelor's degree in a related health care or health related science and graduation from an accredited physician assistant educational program. (For GS-07)
• Completion of Master of Physician Assistant Studies; OR Completion of a master's degree in a related health care or health related science and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program. OR A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the GS-07 grade level and graduation from an accredited physician assistant educational program. (For GS-09)
• Completion of Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies, Doctorate of Science Physician Assistant (DScPA) or equivalent; OR Completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a related health field and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program. OR A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the GS-09 grade level and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program. (For GS-11)

Nice To Haves

• Experience performing minor surgical procedures, such as, incision and drainage, suturing of laceration, and removal of cysts after consultation with the physician.
• Experience treating chronic health problems, such as hypertension and diabetes.
• Experience providing preventive care and guidance in treating a variety of common illnesses, as well as guidance on nutrition.
• Experience identifying medical problems and determining appropriate action to treat the problem, including referral to a physician.
• Experience performing specified diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures.
• Experience providing a wide range of emergency services in the absence of the physicians, including primary care for trauma and life-saving procedures.

Responsibilities

• Providing primary health care for inmate patients.
• Works collaboratively with the staff physician(s) and consulting physician(s) in planning, instituting, evaluating and revising program plans.
• Assists in determining conditions, resources and policies essential to delivery of the health care services.
• Manages the daily operation of the clinic and conducts daily sick call.
• Securing health and developmental history from the patient, recording findings and making critical evaluations.
• Maintaining security of the institution.

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.
• 30% Recruitment Incentive will be paid to selectee(s) who meets the criteria for recruitment bonuses.
• 25% Retention Incentive may be authorized upon completion of the recruitment service agreement period.
• Nonforeign Area Cost-of-Living Allowances (COLA): There is an 8.64% (of basic pay) Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) authorized for FDC Honolulu, HI, and a 2.49% for MDC Guaynabo, PR.

What This Job Offers

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