USA Staffing

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a Physician Assistant position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. Your resume and responses you provide to the assessment questionnaire will be used 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 your application.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), Physician Assistants in direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English. Are you proficient in basic written and spoken English?

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education?

A. Yes. An unofficial copy of my Transcript will be attached.

B. No, I do not meet this requirement.

Please select the response that best describes your current professional certification.

4. The following question pertains to your certification as a Physician Assistant.

A. I possess a current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and will attach a copy of this Certification.

B. I am a recent Physician Assistant graduate eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) for employment on a temporary basis (38 U.S.C. 7405), for a period not to exceed two years.

C. I do not possess any of the above listed requirements.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Review the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement to ensure you have submitted all required documents. All fillable documents must be completed with your information. Links to documents are not accepted. If you fail to submit all required documents, you will be disqualified for the position.

Transcript Reminder -This position requires a college education. To qualify, you must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

INSTRUCTIONS: VA FORM 10-2850 - Candidates seeking employment under 38 U.S.C., chapter 73 or 74, must submit one of the following application forms: (1) VA Form 10-2850, Application for Physicians, Dentists, Podiatrists, Optometrists, and Chiropractors; (2) VA Form 10-2850a, Application for Nurses and Nurse Anesthetists; (3) VA Form 10-2850b, Application for Residency; (4) VA Form 10-2850c, Application for Associated Health Occupations

Merit Promotion Documentation Reminder - If you are a current, permanent VA employee, you must provide a copy of your last or most recent SF-50, "Notice of Personnel Action." The SF-50 must identify your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure, and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). If you have previously held a higher grade and are applying based on that grade, you must provide a copy of the SF-50 showing you held the higher grade IN ADDITION to your last or most recent SF-50 indicating proof of status.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION REMINDER - In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage).

REMINDER- you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: CV or Resume VA Form 10-2850 - Application for Associated Health Occupations Proof of current certification, licensure or registration Transcripts Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

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