Physician-Assistant

Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements: Citizenship: Citizen of the United States [in accordance with section 7402(c) to title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.) Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a) Education: Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following: Master's degree in any discipline or, Bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant Certification: Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) or are you in the process to taking the exam Licensure: Physician Assistants must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f) Grade Requirement: Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) Experience and Education The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by: Two years of successful practice as a PA or, Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency or, A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II: Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively Preferred Experience: 3 to 5 years experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. ]]]]>