Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Belvoir, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant will serve at Fort Belvoir Hospital, providing primary health care on a routine and emergency basis. The role involves diagnosing acute and chronic illnesses, developing treatment plans, evaluating diagnostic studies, and prescribing medications and therapeutic interventions within authorized privileges. The Physician Assistant coordinates patient care with team members, including nursing, clerical, pharmacy, and social work staff, and participates in daily team huddles.

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for appointment to a competitive-service position. The position is mission essential, so the incumbent may be required to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination and background investigation. The incumbent must meet medical screening, immunization, drug-screening, and physical-examination requirements, including a 50-pound lifting requirement.

Applicants must meet the stated education, certification, licensure, and specialized-experience requirements. A current, active, full, and unrestricted Physician Assistant license or registration is required, subject to the stated federal-employee exemption. The incumbent must maintain NCCPA certification and obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification.

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.
• Possess 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. A stated 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, including conducting physical examinations, reviewing laboratory and imaging results, implementing evidence-based plans of care per relevant clinical guidelines, and prescribing medications.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Complete required background and suitability screening.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons, and meet applicable immunization screening requirements, including Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact.
• Complete tuberculosis testing and submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to demonstrate required physical health and fitness.
• Meet the position's 50-pound lifting requirement.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants using foreign education to meet requirements must provide an evaluation showing equivalency to U.S. accredited education or applicable course credit from a U.S.-accredited institution.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary health care on a routine and emergency basis.
• Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Evaluate diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within authorized privileges.
• Coordinate patient care with team members, including nursing, clerical, pharmacy, and social work staff.
• Participate in daily huddles with team staff.
• Report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies to support mission operations.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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