Physician Assistant ( Sleep Medicine) GS-0603-12

Defense Health Agency; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency in San Diego seeks a Physician Assistant specializing in Sleep Medicine to join the federal service team. You will perform physical exams, interpret sleep studies, prescribe medications within scope, and supervise Sleep Lab technicians.

Requirements include US citizenship, NCCPA certification, ARC-PA accredited PA program, and an active license. Salary ranges from $102,246 to $132,923 per year, with potential incentives.

Qualifications

• US citizen
• NCCPA certification with CME and re-certification
• Active PA license in US or territory
• One year of PA experience in medical screening, diagnosis, and prescribing medications

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and interpret sleep studies
• Formulate treatment plans and provide patient counseling
• Supervise Sleep Lab technicians and coordinate staffing
• Order and interpret laboratory and radiological studies
• Prescribe and dispense medications within scope of practice
• Maintain patient data security and comply with standards

Skills

Sleep Medicine

Physician Assistant

Clinical assessment

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Job description

Physician Assistant (Sleep Medicine)

Overview

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.

This position is located within Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.

Salary Range: $102,246 - $132,923 per year

Benefits: https://civilianmedicaljobs.com/benefits/

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San Diego has one of the top-ten best climates in the United States and has one of the two best summer climates in the country as scored by The Weather Channel. San Diego area has been variously categorized as having either a semi-arid climate or a Mediterranean climate. San Diego's climate is characterized by warm, dry summers and mild winters, with most of the annual precipitation falling between December and March. The city has a mild climate year-round, with an average of 201 days above 70 °F and low rainfall (9–13 inches annually).

Responsibilities

Clinical Practice

• Perform physical exams (must be able to lift up to 40 lbs to position patients/equipment).
• Record subjective data, progress notes, and narrative case summaries.
• Interpret sleep studies and manage pulmonary/sleep consults.
• Formulate treatment plans, duty restrictions, and primary provider recommendations.
• Counsel patients and manage continuing care.

Prescriptions & Diagnostics

• Prescribe and dispense medications (including controlled substances) per scope of practice.
• Order, perform, and interpret laboratory and radiological studies.

Supervisory

• Supervise Sleep Lab technicians: schedule, assign, and evaluate work.
• Handle hiring recommendations, training, performance standards, and minor discipline.

Quality & Compliance

• Maintain patient data security and confidentiality.
• Align with DHA, MTF, and Joint Commission standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, infection control, and peer reviews.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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

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.

Requirements

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: (1) performing medical screening examinations to access patient health; and (2) diagnosing medical conditions such as diseases, injury or illness; and (3) and prescribing medications based on health condition or diagnosis. This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).