Physician Assistant (Mid-Level Practitioner)
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DutiesServes 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.
Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to recognize early stages of serious physical, emotional, or mental problems.
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.
Serves as the primary provider for routine requests for evaluation of new complaints, for routine recurring visits for chronic illnesses, and emergencies when clinically indicated.
Establishes diagnostic impressions and requests appropriate diagnostic tests (e.g., laboratory, x-ray, visual acuity and electrocardiogram) and ability to interpret results and selected laboratory findings.
Evaluates total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet these needs.
Assists the supervisory physician(s) in management of chronic health problems and assists the physician(s) in performing more exhaustive diagnosis and treatments.
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.
SalaryConditions of Employment- U.S. Citizenship is Required.
- See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
QualificationsBasic Requirements:
All applicants must meet the following basic requirements for all grade levels:
- Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors.
- 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.
AND
Licensure: For ALL grade levels and positions, applicants must 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.
Additional Requirements:
GS-07:
Applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- 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.
GS-09:
In addition to the requirements for the GS-07 (or equivalent) level, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- 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.
GS-11:
In addition to the requirements for the GS-09 (or equivalent) level, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
- Completion of Doctor of Physician Assistant Studies, Doctor of Science Physician Assistant (DSc PA) 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.
If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
EducationEducation must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
How to ApplyYou must apply through the online application system at www.USAJOBS.gov. Follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions and submit all required documents.
NOTE: Submission of a resume alone is not a complete application. This position may require the completion of additional forms and/or supplemental materials as described under the Required Documents section. Please carefully review the complete job announcement and the "How to Apply" instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials will result in your application not being considered for employment.
BenefitsA 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.
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