Physician Assistant career at Indian Health Service in Hays

Indian Health Service is employing Physician Assistant on Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:55 GMT. POSITION DETAILS: - Salary range: $58,183.00- $94,427.00 (Annually) - Promotion potential: GS-12 - Merit Promotion Position: Yes - Travel Required: Yes; Occasional - Supervisory/Managerial Position: No Relocation Expenses Paid : Paid - Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid only if this would NOT be the first official duty station for the new...

Physician Assistant

Location: Hays Montana

Description: Indian Health Service is employing Physician Assistant right now, this career will be placed in Montana. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. POSITION DETAILS:

• Salary range: $58,183.00- $94,427.00 (Annually)
• Promotion potential: GS-12
• Merit Promotion Position: Yes
• Travel Required: Yes; Occasional
• Sup! ervisory/Managerial Position: No

Relocation Expenses Paid : Paid - Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid only if this would NOT be the first official duty station for the new appointee. If relocation expense allowances are paid, employee will be required to sign a one-year service agreement. Failure to fulfill the one-year service agreement may require repayment of relocation expense allowances.

• Is drug testing required?: No
• Is government housing available?: Yes (depending on availability)
• Is this a bargaining unit position?: Yes
• Call back overtime, rotating shifts?: Yes

WHO MAY APPLY:

• Excepted Service Examining Plan Candidates (ESEP)
• Merit Promotion Plan Candidates (MPP)
• Veteran's Preference including Veterans Employment Opportunity Act Candidates (VEOA)
• Commissioned Corps Candidates

Visit jobs@ihs.gov! for more information on 'Who May Apply'

***Applicant! s who do not fall under any of the categories above may apply under 'Delegated Examining' by following the application instructions found on the Delegating Examining Announcement # IHS-13-BI-828335-DE.***

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Position subject to background investigation.
• As part of the pre-employment process, fingerprint checks are required.
• If applicable-Selective Service registration (Males born after 12/31/59)
• Must be a U.S Citizen
• Copy of current professional licensure required during the hiring process.

DUTIES:

• Assesses, plans and provides comprehensive and therapeutic medical care to individual geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric and infant patients and their families.
• Orders and/or performs screening and diagnostic tests and procedures (lab studies, x-rays, electrocardiograms, audiograms, pulmonary function tests, etc.).
• Makes diagnosis and decisions concer! ning medical and nursing care needs of patients, formulates and implements plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities, prescribing medications, consultation with other health care providers, and referrals.
• Provides emergency treatment and initiates emergency life saving measures as appropriate, i.e., cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage or overdose/poisonings, seizures, and emergency obstetric delivery.
• Teaches and counsels patients and family on disease prevention and health maintenance techniques. Promotes responsible behavior and implements plans to further enhance patient/family understanding of medical problems.
• Collaborates with other health care professionals to develop treatment protocols, standards of practice and policies. Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities, including audits, chart reviews, development of review criteria, development of plans for improving performance and evaluation of effectiveness of a! ctions in improving performance.
• Serves as a consultant and pr! ovides technical assistance to other health care providers and staff.

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This career starts available on: Wed, 22 May 2013 09:59:55 GMT

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