Physician Assistant

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation About the Position: This position serves as a Physician Assistant, providing primary care in a clinic-based setting including care to adults (active duty, civilians, and retirees) and families. This position is located at Directorate of Family Medicine, Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Provide primary care to a panel of patients in the clinic setting, including diagnosis and management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Perform a variety of professional direct health care clinical duties within a Primary Health Care Clinic. Secure health and medical history from the patient or family member, record findings, and make clinical evaluation for assigned patients. Examine patients and perform initial patient work-up and assessment of patients' care and treatment. Write prescriptions, orders the administration of medications, dispense, and prescribe controlled substances in accordance with scope of practice. Order laboratory tests, x-rays, etc., and arranges for physician consultation if required. Record entries into patients records to include history and exam findings, results of lab testing, x-rays, and other special studies, diagnoses and treatment plans. Provide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients regarding treatment and medical care. Perform emergency care procedures as appropriately needed. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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 recertification. 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 maintaining patient care, ordering, and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests; providing medical assessments, treating injuries or illnesses, and performing routine and emergency care proc

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As an integrated health care system, the Defense Health Agency delivers healthcare services across the Department of Defense and enables combat support to the Joint Force as a strategic partner. Through a robust healthcare delivery system, and a dedicated team of inspired professionals, the Agency ensures the worldwide delivery of medical, dental, and pharmacy programs to more than 9.5 million uniformed service members, retirees, and their families, by improving health and building readiness Anytime, Anywhere-Always. Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment. Fort Bragg is a culturally diverse area with both rural and city populations. Centrally located in the beautiful state of North Carolina, residents enjoy a temperate year-round climate and world-renowned colleges and universities. Co-located at Fayettevil