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Physician Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Department of Defense

This job in plain English

This is a Physician Assistant job at Fort Belvoir Hospital in Virginia, run by Military Treatment Facilities under the Defense Health Agency (DHA). It is a full-time, permanent job with one vacancy, and it is filled through direct hire authority, which can speed up hiring. The job does not involve travel and cannot be done remotely.

1 vacancy; the announcement says multiple positions may be filled from it

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

The job is open to the public, but only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. You must prove U.S. citizenship.

What you would do

  • Provide primary health care on a routine and emergency basis.
  • Diagnose acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Develop treatment plans for patients.
  • Prescribe medications and treatments within your authorized privileges.
  • Coordinate patient care with nurses, pharmacists, social workers and other staff.

Do you qualify for GS-12?

With experience: You need at least one full year of work as a certified Physician Assistant. The work must include physical exams, reviewing lab and imaging results, carrying out care plans based on clinical guidelines, and prescribing medications. The announcement says this experience is typical of GS-11 level work.

With education: Graduation from a physician assistant program accredited by ARC-PA, at a school with recognized accreditation. Education from a foreign school must be formally evaluated as equal to a U.S. accredited program, or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited college.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, active, full and unrestricted Physician Assistant license or registration from a state, D.C., Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory
  • Successful completion of the NCCPA certification exam, with continuing medical education and recertification kept current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Current federal employees in the 0603 series since September 27, 2017 or earlier may be exempt from the license requirement, with documentation

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume, two pages or less, showing employer, job title, start and end month and year, hours per week, and duties
  • Copy of your Physician Assistant license or certification (required, or you will be rated ineligible)
  • Transcripts if you qualify using education (required, or you will be rated ineligible)
  • Documentation of federal exemption from the license requirement, if you claim it
  • Most recent performance appraisal, if applicable
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your full application package, including your resume, supporting documents and questionnaire answers, is reviewed to check whether you meet the basic and specialized requirements. Inflating your qualifications or experience can cost you consideration. Missing documents or incomplete information can make you ineligible.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must be two pages or less and show month and year dates, employer, job title, and hours per week, or it may be marked incomplete.
  • Upload a copy of your PA license or certification with your application, or you will be rated ineligible.
  • Write your resume in plain language and avoid acronyms, because the agency will not assume what you did.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Mission essential, so you must report to or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies.

Incentives and relocation: Recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed, and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) moving costs are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Background investigation to determine suitability for federal employment
  • Drug test: urinalysis before appointment
  • Pre-employment physical exam and yearly exams after that
  • Seasonal flu vaccine each year, unless exempt for medical or religious reasons
  • Hepatitis B immunization required for direct patient contact positions
  • Tuberculosis testing required
  • Must be able to lift 50 pounds
  • Mission essential: must report to or stay at work during severe weather or emergencies
  • Selective Service registration for men born after December 31, 1959
  • Proof of U.S. citizenship required
  • One-year trial or probationary period may be required
  • Direct deposit of pay required
  • Selection may be limited by the DoD referral system for displaced employees

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$102,415 – $133,142 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-12 · General Schedule
Location
Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Physician Assistant (0603)
Announcement
HSJT-26-13105015R DHA

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