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Fort Riley
Physician Assistant, YH-0603-2
Job Location: Fort Riley, KS
Job Type: This is a Permanent position. -- Full Time
Department:
MEDDAC, IRWIN ARMY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, DEPT OF PRIMARY CARE,PRIMARY CARE CLINIC 2
Salary:
$44,600 - $84,913 Annual
Number of Vacancy:
1
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY RANKED ONE OF THE TOP TEN FEDERAL WORKPLACES FOR 2007!
NSPS Position:
This position is covered by the National Security Personnel System. For more information on NSPS, please visit the website at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/nsps/index.html.
Duties:
Secures a health and medical history from the patients or family member, records findings and makes clinical evaluation. Examines patients and performs initial patient work-up and assessment of patients' care and treatment; and determines the need for and orders laboratory tests, X-rays and other procedures necessary to complete assessment of the patient. Makes decisions concerning primary care needs of patients; works collaboratively with the physician in patient management, evaluation and revision of therapeutic plans; and refers extremely or selected complex medical problems to medical management. Orders laboratory tests, X-rays, etc. and arranges for physician consultation if required. Records entries into patients' medical including; treatment rendered, tests or procedures ordered, and notations of prescriptions, and drugs dispensed or administered in accordance with approved protocols. Evaluates the total health care needs of patients and develops plans to meet clients' needs.
About the Position: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes providing with your application, a copy of the agency notice, a copy of your most recent Performance Rating and a copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible.
NCCPA Certification is required for this position. Please list the type of certification you possess and from where it was obtained. Failure to do so will result in non-consideration of your resume.
SUPERIOR QUALIFICATION PAY AND/ OR RECRUITMENT INCENTIVES MAY BE PAID BASED ON SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AN APPLICANT POSSESSES.
Who May Apply:
All U. S. citizens and Nationals with allegiance to the United States.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) eligibles.
Qualifications:
A broad background of knowledge of the medical environment, practices, and procedures such as would be required by a Bachelors degree in a health care occupation such as nursing, medical technology, or physical therapy, or by 3 years of responsible and progressive health care experience such as medical corpsman, nursing assistant, or medical technician; and successful completion of a certificate or diploma program of at least 12 months, including clinical training or preceptorship, specifically designed for professional-caliber physicians assistants that provided the knowledge and ability required to take a detailed medical history, to conduct a physical examination, to follow observation procedures, to order and perform diagnostic and therapeutic OR Successful completion of a full 4-year program for physician assistants leading to a Bachelors degree. The course of study or training must be approved by a nationally-recognized professional body such as the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation or the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, or by a panel of physicians established by a Federal agency for this purpose.
IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE ABOVE BASIC REQUIREMENT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE MET: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: To qualify applicants must possess 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as performing professional caliber medical work as a physicians assistant with minimal supervision, including exercising judgement in integrating and interpreting diagnostic findings and in determining the need for referral to a physician.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Applicants who have completed 3 full years of a curriculum in an accredited medical school leading to the Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy may qualify at the GS-11 level.
**Regardless of the method that is used to apply, applicants must remember to provide the following information:
1. List the position and job announcement for which you are applying. If you do not identify what you are applying for, your application will not be considered.
2. Provide your social security number.
3. Provide your full name, address and day/evening phone numbers.
4. Provide your country of citizenship.
5. Provide complete dates (month, day, year, hours per week) of any current or previous employment with a complete description of the duties you performed.
6. If ever employed by the Federal Government, please state the highest grade held, job series, and dates of employment in grade.
CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE:
Check application status: https://ncweb.ria.army.mil/aladdin/logins/aladdin1.htm
**MUST HAVE YOUR NCCPA CERTIFICATION AND STATE LICENSE. List on Resume.
The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened for the Office of Personnel Management's basic qualifications requirements, and the skills needed to perform the duties of this position as described in this vacancy announcement.
Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualification, education, experience, training, and availability of funds.
Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
Applicants must demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies required to perform the work identified in the duties description.
Quality of experience relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background and recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must have the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level.
Other Information:
To successfully claim veteran's preference, your resume/supplemental data must clearly show your entitlement. Please review the information listed under the Other Requirements link on this announcement or review our on-line Job Application Kit.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Recruitment bonus will be authorized.
May require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays and in other situations.
The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available on http://www.cpms.osd.mil/fas/staffing/pdf/rem_ann.pdf
Applicants whose self-nominations are received by the cut-off date will be considered first. Applicants whose self-nominations are received after the cut-off date and prior to the closing date will only be considered if the supply of candidates is exhausted and/or there are additional vacancies to fill.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Permanent Change of Station (PCS) expenses are not authorized.
Other Requirements:
Personnel security investigation required.
A medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
If selected, official college or university transcript must be submitted.
Must provide documents for credentialing for health care positions.
Must have a permanent, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a State, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico or a territory of the U.S.
License/Certification: MUST HAVE YOUR NCCPA CERTIFICATION AND STATE LICENSE
All Health Care Providers must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Training and certification Current Advanced Life Support of other advanced certification does not supersede BLS completion.
Documentation to support Military Spouse Preference needs to be submitted at time of application.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
You must include the announcement number on your application.
You may claim Military Spouse Preference.
Applicants claiming veteran's preference must clearly show an entitlement to such preference on the resume/supplemental data submitted.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
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