Clarification from the agency

This Title 32 non-bargaining unit position is open to the following: Area I (NB) Permanent (Tenure 1/2) T32 technicians of the MT Army National Guard (MTARNG), Area II (NB) Indefinite (Tenure 3) MTARNG T32 technicians & MTARNG T5 permanent (Tenure 1/2) or term (Tenure 3) employees that are military members of the MTARNG, Area III (NB) military members of the MTARNG or Title 5 temporary (Tenure 0) employees that are military members of the MTARNG.

MAJOR DUTIES:
1. This position is primarily for administrative medical assessments and readiness functions. May Serve as the Officer in Charge (OIC) in support of the state level Soldier Readiness Process (SRP).Provide subject matter expert, technical, administrative advisory and guidance to customers, command, contractors, National Guard Technicians Civilians, and Active Guard Reserve personnel on all aspects of the state level SRP process. Responsible to develop and establish criteria and process for the method of flow thru the various SRP stations. Focus should include having a significant impact on reduction of wait time, streamlining of processes, program effectiveness and efficiency. Establish criteria for obtaining follow up laboratory tests, X-rays and or other diagnostics based on exam type and purpose from an authorized treating provider (e.g., Periodic Health Assessment, Chapter 2 physical, Line of Duty Care). Perform soldier evaluations including physical examinations to determine if the standards of AR 40-501 are met in response to Commander requests (e.g., Fit for Duty Evaluations, specialty exams for schools and positions). Establish clear and concise communication with the referring provider as necessary. Ensure COCOM guidance criteria and waiver submission accordingly IAW AR policy document and profile temporary limitations in the member's medical record. Draft, design, and develop standard operating procedures to ensure continuity, standardization of care, administrative and reporting processes. Documents actions in relevant medical records systems (e.g., MHS Genesis, MODS, MEDCHART - eMMPS, HRR, eCase)
2. Uses clinical skills and knowledge to complete comprehensive medical and physical assessments, and preventative medical services for assigned soldiers IAW with prescribed regulations, policies, and orders. Expanded treatment may be performed when the appropriate Interfacility Credentials Transfer Brief (ICTB) is in place or at lawfully arranged time period and facility. Consult and coordinate with multi-disciplinary care professionals internal and external to the organization to assist member to obtain optimal medical benefit. Performs complete exam history including records, lab and imaging evaluation and performs exams and requests through treating provider, appropriate ancillary studies and referrals as required.
Administers comprehensive medical assessments, physical assessments, and preventive medical services to soldiers. Performs comprehensive physical assessments of soldiers to include full physical assessments, significant past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, recording/reviewing current medications, and immunization history. Requests, and interprets laboratory tests related to Individual Medical Readiness (IMR). Requests, evaluates, and applies the findings of radiological studies. Fitness for duty (FFD) assessments, annual, and Periodic Health Assessments (PHA), annual Health Assessments, State Level Line of Duty (LOD)determination, Medical Continuation (MEDCON), participates in Incapacitation (INCAP) medical determination board, Convalescent Leave (CONLV) for profiling purposes only, participates in Disability Evaluation System (DES) medical determination. Manages Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)Program (can be designated HIV provider).
3. Incumbent participates in Medical Retention Determination Point (MRDP) packet preparation, profiling, and Nonduty Related Physical Evaluation Board (NDR PEB) Narrative Summaries(NARSUM). Provide medical and clinical guidance for Military Occupational Series (MOS)Administrative Retention Review (MAR2) Boards for Soldiers who are medically retained through the medical board process but can no longer remain in their current MOS. Serve as medical representative for Incapacity Pay Boards (INCAP), supports Soldier Readiness Processes (SRP) and Case Management processes.
4. May serve as investigation officer, or as a member of an assembled investigating team as the medical professional subject matter expert to assist in investigations, when fully trained. Develop findings, recommendations, and follow-on corrective actions to address congressional, legal, administrative, and other inquiries. Investigate the validity of accidents, incidents, line of duty reports to ensure the organization's risk mitigation and safety measures are met within established standards. Response to inquiries is aligned with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and protection of personally identifiable information standards. (PII)
5. May provide limited leader responsibilities. Distributes and balances workload among employees. Gives on-the-job training to lower-graded employees. May approve emergency leave for assigned employees in extenuating circumstances. Provides input into annual performance appraisals.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Appointments in the Title 32 MT NG technician program may terminate/suspend your military incentives; please see your MT NG Retention Office/Military Personnel Incentive Program Manager for details.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate Secret security clearance of the position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain credentialing, privileging through the National Guard's Centralized Credentialing and Privileging Preparation Board.
• Possess a valid, unrestricted license in the US State, territory, or the District of Columbia to practice medicine, board eligible or board certified to include maintaining continuing medical education (CME) hours.
• Privileged providers other than physicians and dentists; a designated physician will always be available for consultation and collaboration in person, telephonically, or by any other means which allows person-to-person exchange of information.
• Physician Assistants are healthcare providers who deliver primary or specialty medical care with physician supervision. Physician Assistants must collaborate with a state licensed physician in a duty status (T32Military (to include no pay orders).
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Employee will be required to wear and use personal protective equipment as required and provided by the employer.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day. More listed in requirements or PD

Qualifications

Military Grades: OPEN to those that are or eligible for MT ARMY NG assessing for ARMY Officer positions of O3 (CPT) to O5 (LTC).

Licensure requirement: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician Assistant from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

Basic Education/certification EXPERIENCE: All applicants must meet the following basic requirements for all grade levels:

• Graduation from a physician assistant educational program, accredited by the Accreditation Review Committee on Education for the Physician Assistant(external link) (ARC-PA) or its predecessors, at a college, university, or educational institution that is accredited by an accrediting body or organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education(external link) at the time the degree was obtained.
• Successful completion of the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants(external link) (NCCPA) examination; must maintain status as a certified physician assistant, including completion of all requirements for Continuing Medical Education(external link) (CME) and re-certification.

BASIC REQUIREMENT EXPERIENCE:
A. Completion of Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies, Doctorate of Science Physician Assistant (DScPA) or equivalent;
or
B. Completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in a related health field and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program. Examples of related doctoral degree programs include, but are not limited to, public health; allied health field; public health education; or other related health science programs;
or
C. A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the GS-9 grade level and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program as described above.

Basic Requirement for GS12.
A minimum of one full year of work experience as a certified physician assistant equivalent to the next lower grade level and completion of an accredited physician assistant educational program is required.

Must provide copies of the above documents (Certificates, Licenses, and/or transcripts) with resume.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

THOSE LISTED IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE