Physician Assistant (Title 32) (Permanent)

Clarification from the agency

In order to be eligible for this position you must currently be a Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O5/LTC)) in the Virginia Army National Guard OR Not Currently in the Virginia Army National Guard but you must be willing and eligible to immediately Join the Virginia Army National Guard at one of those military ranks.

As a Physician Assistant (Title 32) (Permanent), GS-0603-12, you will perform the following duties:

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).
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.
3. 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.
4. Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

Qualifications

NOTE:Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements(JOAs).

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP I - All qualified Male/Female Commissioned Officers (O1/2LT - O5/LTC) currently employed (permanent) in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
GROUP II - All qualified Virginia Army National Guard Male/Female Commissioned Officers (O1/2LT - O5/LTC), regardless of employment status (Traditional, Military Technician or AGR). To be considered as a Group II applicant, proof of appointment/enlistment in the Virginia National Guard must be attached if the appointment/enlistment occurred within 60 days prior to, or during, the advertisement period.
GROUP III - Individuals eligible for membership in the Virginia Army National Guard.

Military Grades: Commissioned Officer (O1/2LT - O5/LTC)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have experience planning, scheduling, executing, managing, and administering installation-wide medical management, which includes aerospace and operational disposition and medical case management to maintain and promote the health and well-being of military and technician personnel.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have least 12 months of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to at least the GS-09 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government. This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector, but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

1. Experience counseling, teaching, and coordinating services.
2. Experience prioritizing continuity and quality of care for the patient through assessment, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care provided.
3. Experience making decisions that affects the physical and psychological well-being of assigned patients and their families.
4. Experience making subsequent recommendations to higher level management regarding services provided.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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):

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.

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