Occupational Health Physician Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Occupational Health Physician Assistant

• Location context: Red River Army Depot (New Boston, Texas)

• Employment type: Direct Hire

• Incentives: Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized; salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service

Description

Perform occupational medicine physical examinations, including pre-employment/pre-placement evaluations, baseline health exams, occupational medical surveillance, and job certification exams. Evaluate work-readiness and disability-related capability for essential job functions, determine needs for reasonable accommodations, and assess individuals returning after illness or injury. Ensure immunizations are provided when exposure risks exist and provide evaluation/treatment or referrals for work-related injuries and non-job-related medical concerns.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational medicine physical examinations (pre-employment, baseline, surveillance, job certification, and administrative exams)

• Perform pre-placement evaluations focused on prevention of occupational injuries and illnesses

• Evaluate disability status to determine ability to perform essential job functions; recommend reasonable accommodations

• Assess employees absent due to illness or injury for a specified period

• Refer employees to their primary health care provider for non-job-related concerns

• Diagnose and evaluate examinee conditions based on exam, reports, and medical experience

• Provide or ensure appropriate immunizations for infectious disease exposure risks (including required foreign travel)

• Evaluate and treat work-related injuries or refer to appropriate medical treatment facility/health care provider

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Education: Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program (or predecessor) from an accredited institution

• Certification: Successful NCCPA examination; maintain certified status with CME and re-certification

• Licensure: Current, active, full, unrestricted Physician Assistant license/registration

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of work experience as a certified physician assistant (GS-11 equivalent); no substitution of education for experience for this role

• Security: Ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance; background investigation and credit check required

• Employment conditions: Pre-employment screening and random drug testing consent (urinalysis); seasonal influenza vaccination consent or approved exemption

• Medical/physical: Pre-placement medical examination required; able to lift up to 40 pounds

• Immunizations: Hepatitis B immunization required for positions with direct patient contact; immunization screening required

• Credentials: Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (Advanced certifications do not replace BLS)

• Additional: Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements; wear uniform/protective clothing; Mission Essential (report during emergencies)

Benefits

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