- Position Title
- Physician Assistant
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-17-NJ-10003820-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Sunday, January 1, 2017 to Sunday, December 31, 2017
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, “Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service,” that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, “Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service,” that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
Preferences
1.
Select the locations you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Physician Assistant position with the Indian Health Service. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
SECTION I. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND FACTORS.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a physician assistant position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education and certification requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the Basic Requirements for a physician assistant position. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the education and certification requirements. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
2.
Minimum Qualification, GS-07, Physician Assistant
GS-07 from the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
GS-07 from the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-07. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
3.
Minimum Qualification, GS-09, Physician Assistant
GS-09 from the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
GS-09 from the descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-09. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
4.
Minimum Qualification, GS-11, Physician Assistant
GS-11 From the description below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
GS-11 From the description below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-11. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
5.
Minimum Qualification, GS-12, Physician Assistant
From descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
From descriptions below, select the response that best describes your experience which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-12. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Organize and/or record primary health assessment data (e.g., family or medical history, physical examination, laboratory tests) to document patient health status.
7.
Enter patient information into an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) to document patient care.
8.
Participate in quality improvement activities (e.g., audits, chart reviews, development of review criteria) to maintain or improve quality of care.
9.
Protect the security of patient’s medical record to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
10.
Review patient record for completeness and accuracy.
11.
Interpret data obtained from observation, examination, monitoring, or laboratory tests to evaluate patient condition and/or determine treatment.
12.
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, to determine physical, emotional, and/or mental problems to prioritize health care needs.
13.
Use assessment data to determine an appropriate medical diagnosis and develop, implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate plan of care.
14.
Provide medical care based on interpretation of data obtained from assessment, interview, history review, and lab values.
15.
Experience in dealing with cultural issues that may impact the implementation of public health or public health related programs in underserved and/or minority populations.
16.
Apply knowledge of patient’s culture in developing a plan of care.
17.
Communicate with people from different cultural orientation to improve the delivery of health care services.
18.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to implement patient’s treatment plan.
19.
Interview patient and/or caregivers to obtain medical history.
20.
From the following, which best describes your ability to elicit a clinical history and conduct a physical examination.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
21.
Perform medical procedures such as sutures, staples, splinting.
22.
Evaluate and treat simple fractures, sprains, and mild infections.
23.
Provide gynecological, and/or contraceptive care for women.
24.
Assess and work up non-acute abdominal and chest pain.
25.
Evaluate the effectiveness of health care treatment plans to identify necessary changes or modifications.
26.
Initiate arrangements for follow up healthcare.
27.
Please select the one answer that best describes your knowledge of the medical, biological, and physical sciences related to the applicable area of medicine.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY
As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
Certification of Information Accuracy
If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position.
28.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.