Physician Assistant; Occupational Health

About the Position: This position is located with the Naval Health Clinic, Directorate of Clinical Support in Oak Harbor, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal Service

• Perform physical examinations, identify problems, obtain record data, and critically evaluate information.
• Conduct health status review to confirm or detect early pre‑symptomatic exposures to health hazardous substances in the worksite environment.
• Prescribe and treat a variety of diseases, disorders, and occupational injuries.
• Collaborate with physicians and other medical staff in interpreting and evaluating continuing changes in direct patient care.
• Develop and implement educational plans for patients and families.
• Provide consultation, teaching, and coordination with patients and their family members.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre‑employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre‑placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non‑privileged professional credential requirements.