Physician Assistant (ER)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Augusta Military Medical Center at Fort Belvoir, VA seeks a Physician Assistant (ER) to deliver emergency medical care in a high‑volume setting within the DoD system.

Qualified candidates must graduate from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, hold NCCPA certification, and maintain an active U.S. license. A Direct Hire Authority may be used and federal employment status may apply.

Qualifications

• ARC-PA accredited PA program graduation.
• NCCPA certification and ongoing CME/recertification.
• Current, active PA license in the U.S.
• Federal exemption available for current federal employees in 0603 series.
• No substitution of education for experience; must meet experience requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations.
• Interpret laboratory or diagnostic tests.
• Obtain patient medical histories.
• Prescribe medications to patients.

Skills

Physical examinations

Interpreting tests

Medical history taking

Prescribing medications

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

About the Position:

Incumbent will serve as a Physician Assistant (ER), located at the A.T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, VA.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Medical Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirements for Physician Assistant (Emergency Room):

Education: 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.

Certification: 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.

Licensure: Applicants must possess 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.

Exemption: You are exempt from the license requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0603 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Experience:

• 1) Performing physical examinations;
• 2) Interpreting laboratory or diagnostic tests;
• 3) Obtaining patients medical history;
• 4) Prescribing medication to patients.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.