Physician Assistant
Location: Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Description: Department of the Army is hiring Physician Assistant right now, this position will be ordered in South Carolina. More complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.
About the Position:
May be required to work occasional holidays, nights, and weekends. This position is covered by Health Affairs Policy 96006, 23 October 1996, which requires the employee to obtain Hepatitis B Immunization unless exempted by a physician & a pertussis vaccination is required. Work is performed in a fully equipped medical office/exam room in a busy clinic environment subject to frequent interruptions where there is exposure to infectious & contagious diseases through contact or needle stick injury. Standard medical precautions are used to counteract this risk. Must maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS) and Advanced Cardiopulmonary Life Support (ACLS) certification for employment in Urgent Care Clinic These positions are inclement weather essential. Must be able to lift in excess of 45 lbs. May be required to wear a uniform. Duty location: You will be working at the Soldier Care center; Troop Medical Clinic at Moncrief Army Community Hospital for Ft. Jackson, SC.
Who May Apply:
All U.S. Citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
NCCPA certification
Moving expenses will not be paid
DUTIES:
You will serve in a Military Treatment Facility clinic performing a wide range of primary health care to patients of all ages. You will make independent decisions involving evaluating & treating patients by securing health & medical history, performing physical examinations, recording findings, ordering laboratory tests & x-rays, writing prescriptions, administering injectable medications or IV fluids, applying various splints, educating patients regarding medications and treatment regimens & performing minor surgical procedures. You will make decisions concerning primary care needs of patients with physicians & refer to other clinics or inpatient facilities as required & maintain accurate medical records. You will provide a full range of emergency services or crises interventions in the absence of the physician, including life saving emergency procedures in order to stabilize a patient. The work involves standing & bending in the assessment, examination & treatment of patients.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree: Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA). Certification: This position requires successful completion of the National Commission 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. Specialized Experience: One year of experience in the same or similar work equivalent to at least the next lower level (GS-11) requiring application of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position being filled. Candidates for this position must clearly demonstrate in their resume they possess specialized experience which involves performing routine and comprehensive physical examinations of all ages, reviewing medical history, prescribing medications, interpreting radiographs and lab results, and diagnosing medical conditions.
You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas: Skill in Patient Care Skill in Oral Communication Skill in Written Communication
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html. Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. Please submit your foreign education evaluation with your application.
Other Requirements:
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Personnel security investigation required. A medical examination is required prior to employment. Hepatitis B immunization is required (direct patient contact). This position is covered by the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Applicant drug testing and random drug testing will be required. Mandatory seasonal influenza vaccinations required annually. This position requires a Childcare Background Check (CNACI). Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. Direct Deposit of pay is required. One year trial/probationary period may be required. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. If selected, official college or university transcripts must be submitted. If selected, candidate must provide documents for credentialing. Must obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and Certification. You may claim Military Spouse Preference. Recruitment and Relocation incentives will not be paid.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements. Your responses to the q uestionnaire will be used to evaluate your relevant personal, educational, and work experiences. Only the most recently submitted resume will be considered.
Basis for Rating : Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Information about ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp .
BENEFITS:
The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
- Comprehensive health and life insurance
- Competitive salaries
- Generous retirement programs
- Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
- Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
- Paid employment related training and education
- Possible student loan repayment
- Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
- Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf .
• In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
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