Physician Assistant (Occupational Health)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Bangor Station (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct Hire Solicitation

Relocation incentive may be authorized

Job summary

Naval Health Clinic Bangor in Bangor, WA is seeking a Physician Assistant (Occupational Health) to join the Occupational Medicine Department in a Direct Hire solicitation.

The role requires a PA with ARC-PA accredited training and NCCPA certification, and at least one year of relevant experience. Licensure in good standing is required to practice in the United States.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA) with ARC-PA accredited education.
• Minimum of one year of work experience as a certified PA.
• Experience conducting occupational medicine assessments and physical examinations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational medicine patient assessments and physical examinations.
• Counsel and educate patients regarding occupational health requirements and standards.

Skills

Occupational medicine experience

Patient assessment

Medical counseling

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the Naval Health Clinic Bangor, Occupational Medicine Department, in Bangor, Washington.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal Service

Who May Apply:

US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (Occupational Health):

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:

A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant which includes conducting occupational medicine patient assessments; performing physical examinations; counseling and educating patients regarding medical requirements based on occupational health standards. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11)