Physician Assistant (Occupational Health)

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 (Occupational Health): 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.

01Certification

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.

02Licensure

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 conducting occupational medicine patient assessments; performing physical examinations; counseling and educating patients regarding medical requirements based on occupational health standards.

This definition of experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11)

Evaluate individuals with disabilities to determine if they can perform the essential job functions and make recommendation for reasonable accommodations.,Conduct a comprehensive occupational medical surveillance examinations based on the real and potential health hazards encountered in the workplace.,Provide evaluation and treatment for work related injuries or refer injured person to the appropriate medical treatment facility or health care provider as needed.,Maintain liaison with health care providers to ensure proper placement of individuals in positions compatible with their physical capabilities.,Participate in conducting classes, attend safety/environment of care meetings, and provide occupational health guidance within organizations and activities.,Assist Physician or Department Head with writing, implementing, and updating standing operating procedures and medical protocols for elements within Occupational Health Program.,Implement and administer regulations governing the safeguarding of protected health information.