Physician Assistant (Title 32) (Permanent)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Physician Assistant (Title 32) (Permanent), Position Description Number D2788000 and is part of the VA Medical Command, National Guard.

What you will do

• This position is primarily for administrative medical assessments and readiness functions.
• May Serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in support of the state level Soldier Readiness Process (SRP).Provide subject matter expert, technical, administrative advisory and guidance to customers, command, contractors, National Guard Technicians Civilians, and Active Guard Reserve personnel on all aspects of the state level SRP process.
• Responsible to develop and establish criteria and process for the method of flow thru the various SRP stations.
• Focus should include having a significant impact on reduction of wait time, streamlining of processes, program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Establish criteria for obtaining follow up laboratory tests, X-rays and or other diagnostics based on exam type and purpose from an authorized treating provider (e.g., Periodic Health Assessment, Chapter 2 physical, Line of Duty Care).
• Perform soldier evaluations including physical examinations to determine if the standards of AR 40-501 are met in response to Commander requests (e.g., Fit for Duty Evaluations, specialty exams for schools and positions).
• Establish clear and concise communication with the referring provider as necessary.
• Ensure COCOM guidance criteria and waiver submission accordingly IAW AR policy document and profile temporary limitations in the member's medical record.
• Provide medical support to organizations requesting support for service members.
• Draft, design, and develop standard operating procedures to ensure continuity, standardization of care, administrative and reporting processes.
• Documents actions in relevant medical records systems (e.g., MHS Genesis, MODS, MEDCHART - eMMPS, HRR, eCase).
• Uses clinical skills and knowledge to complete comprehensive medical and physical assessments, and preventative medical services for assigned soldiers IAW with prescribed regulations, policies and orders.
• Expanded treatment may be performed when the appropriate Interfacility Credentials Transfer Brief (ICTB) is in place or at lawfully arranged time period and facility.
• Consult and coordinate with multi-disciplinary care professionals internal and external to the organization to assist member to obtain optimal medical benefit.
• Performs complete exam history including records, lab and imaging evaluation and performs exams and requests through treating provider, appropriate ancillary studies and referrals as required.
• Interface with units assigned to the State, and other civilian or military medical treatment facilities, Case Management professionals, Physical and Medical Evaluation Board members, etc. regarding member's medical status.
• Via secure automated system, submit files and records to obtain higher level signature.
• Administers comprehensive medical assessments, physical assessments, and preventive medicalservices to soldiers.
• Performs comprehensive physical assessments of soldiers to include fullphysical assessments, significant past medical and surgical history, family history, social history,recording/reviewing current medications, and immunization history.
• Requests, and interpretslaboratory tests related to Individual Medical Readiness (IMR).
• Requests, evaluates, and applies thefindings of radiological studies.
• May prescribe readiness medications/vaccinations IAW with state,territory, or the District of Columbia licensing, credentialing and privileging and standing militaryorders from COCOM or other lawful Army order.
• When needed, request consultations to assist oninterpretation of abnormal studies and discusses the interpretation of abnormal studies with the member's treating provider.
• Services involve direct management of occupational/preventive medicine practices including, but not limited to, Specialty Physicals conducted IAW current regulations and DoD instructions/policies. fitness for duty (FFD) assessments, annual, and Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), annual Health Assessments, State Level Line of Duty (LOD) determination, Medical Continuation (MEDCON), participates in Incapacitation (INCAP) medical determination board, Convalescent Leave (CONLV) for profiling purposes only, participates in Disability Evaluation System (DES) medical determination.
• Performs person to person provider contact in mental health assessments in the absence of a behavioral health officer.
• Manages medical assessments addressed during the SRP process.
• Manages Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Program (can be designated HIV provider).
• Reviews civilian and military medical provider documentation and/or referrals to determine appropriate military medical management of soldiers and required referrals including, but not limited to, operational dispositions.
• Evaluates adherence to medical care plan to include scheduled medical, physical therapy, and mental health appointments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

You must meet the following Education requirements to qualify for the position: 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.

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.

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.

A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the next lower grade level and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program is required.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing: Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job.
• Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.
• Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current federal technicians.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).