Duties
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list
A PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, GS-0603-12, 1. 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) (40%)
2. 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 medical services to soldiers. Performs comprehensive physical assessments of soldiers to include full physical assessments, significant past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, recording/reviewing current medications, and immunization history. Requests, and interprets laboratory tests related to Individual Medical Readiness (IMR). Requests, evaluates, and applies the findings of radiological studies. May prescribe readiness medications/vaccinations IAW with state, territory, or the District of Columbia licensing, credentialing and privileging and standing military orders from COCOM or other lawful Army order. When needed, request consultations to assist on interpretation 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. (30%)
Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- U.S citizenship required
- Prior to appointment, applicant must have a current completed/clear drug test
- Position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act of 1968. Individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
- Irregular/overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements
- Position is designated Essential Personnel, may be subject to duty in preparation/response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
- Position requires a SECRET security clearance, incumbent must maintain a Secret Clearance, some orgs may require TOP SECRET
- Must obtain/maintain credentialing, privileging through the National Guard's Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Preparation Board. Possess a valid license in the US State, territory, or the District of Columbia to practice medicine, board eligible or board certified to include maintaining continuing medical education (CME) hours.
- Privileged providers other than physicians and dentists; a designated physician will always be available for consultation and collaboration in person, telephonically, or other means which allows person-to-person exchange of information. Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners are health care providers who deliver primary or specialty medical care with physician supervision. Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners must collaborate with a state licensed physician in a duty status (T32 Military (to include no pay orders) or Technician /TS) when providing medical treatment (with authorized privileges).
- Position has mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. Position is covered by Health Affairs Policy 96006, 23 October 1996, which requires employees to obtain Hepatitis B Immunization unless exempted by a physician.
- ***Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation*** Upon selection, individuals will undergo a background check to validate suitability for employment with the federal government as permitted by law, regulation, Presidential order or other authority. Suitability is dependent upon the requirements for security clearance, sensitivity level, and DOD IT network access. Items checked include, but are not limited to criminal history record information, employment history, education and fiscal accountability/responsibility.**
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:
At least one full year of work experience as a certified medical doctor, physician assistant equivalent to the next lower grade level and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program OR at least one or more full years of professional nursing experience that is equivalent to the next lower grade level
Education
EDUCATION:
- To qualify for the 0603 series:
o Graduation from a Medical Practitioner or physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant(external link) (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(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
o Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants(external link) (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education(external link) (CME) and re-certification.
o 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.
- To qualify for the 0610 Series:
o Do you possess the following: (Must provide documentation)
- A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education(external link), Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs(external link), Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education(external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
- Degree from Foreign Nursing School: Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools (external link) is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
- Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: For Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) positions, applicants must possess a graduate or higher level degree in nursing from an accredited educational program in the area of expertise or specialty indicated by the position.
- Areas of specialties for positions include, but are not limited to, Acute Care, Anesthesia, Community Health, Family, Geriatric, Home Health, Midwifery, Neonatal, Oncology, Pediatric, Psychiatric, Allergy and Immunology, Women's Health, Cardiovascular, Dermatology, Occupational Health, Orthopedic, Respiratory, or other specialties identified for the position.
- Licensure
- For all grade levels and positions, applicants must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination(external link). In addition, they must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Additional License Requirements for Advanced Practice Nurse Positions: Applicants for Advanced Practice Nurse positions must be licensed or registered by a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States in the clinical specialty required by the position.
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
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of the following areas of consideration (AOC) based on the Minnesota National Guard Merit Placement Plan:
- Area 1: Current On-board Title 5 Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Minnesota National Guard or Office of Personnel Management agency. This does not apply to Temporary Technicians or Temporary Employees
- Area 2: Current On-board Excepted Title 32 Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite) - Only those Minnesota National Guard employees who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within the Minnesota National Guard agency.
- Area 3: Current On-board Federal Employees (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite?) from another Federal Agency nationwide who are in permanent technician status as result of being competitively hired within that agency. I.e. Title 5 employed outside of the MNNG, Title 5 USAFR.
- Area 4: All federal re-employable eligible employees. (used as a way to attract federal experience without considering all U.S. Citizens - can reach retirees)
- Area 5: U.S. Citizens (to include current ARNG and ANG members.)
Basis for Rating Area 5: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligible are listed ahead of non-preference eligible within each quality category.
- Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Well Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
- Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of appropriate education, experience, training, self-development activities, and special awards. Candidates are considered on the basis of available information on their current application and supporting information that has been provided to this office. To ensure full consideration, applicants are urged to submit information about their training, self-development, outside experience, activities and awards. National Guard military (Part-time) service is considered as full-time experience when evaluated against the qualification requirements for a technician position.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12590199
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
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Next steps
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.
CONTACTING US: After you have read all the instructions in this vacancy announcement, if you still have questions about this position or the application process, you may contact us at (651) 282-4155.