- Position Title
- Physician Assistant
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-AQ-12716203-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 21, 2025 to Friday, April 4, 2025
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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 a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
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.
5.
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 location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Full Time Availability - 40 hours per week
3.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been arrested for or charged with certain crimes involving a child. Responding yes to this question can make you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been arrested for or charged with a crime involving a child?
4.
This position is covered by Public Law 101-630, the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Protection Act (25 United States Code Chapter 34) requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this law, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes against persons or offenses committed against children. Responding yes to this question makes you ineligible for employment in this position. You will be contacted if additional information is required. Have you ever been found guilty of, or entered a plea of nolo contendere (no contest) or guilty to, any felonious offense, or any two or more misdemeanor offenses under federal, state, or tribal law involving crimes of violence; sexual assault, molestation, exploitation, contact or prostitution; or crimes against persons; or offenses committed against children?
5.
I certify that (1) my responses to questions one and two are made under penalty of perjury, which is punishable by fine under title 18 of the United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both; and (2) I have received notice that a criminal check will be conducted. I understand my right to obtain a copy of any criminal history report made available to the Indian Health Service and my right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of any information contained in the report.
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.
1.
BASIC REQUIREMENT - Education
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.
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.
2.
Basic Requirements - Licensure
In order to qualify for this position, 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. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the Licensure requirements.
In order to qualify for this position, 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. Select the response that most closely and accurately describes your background which demonstrates how you meet the Licensure requirements.
3.
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.
4.
Please select the one answer that best describes your experience in applying medical, biological, and physical sciences related to the your area of medicine.
5.
Please select the one answer that best describes your experience of pharmaceuticals in order to recognize their desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use?
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Discriminate between normal and abnormal findings, and provide appropriate care measures.
7.
Interpret data obtained from observation, examination, monitoring, and lab values.
8.
Provide medical care based on interpretation of data obtained from assessment, interview, history review and lab values.
9.
Utilize assessment data to determine an appropriate medical diagnosis and develop, implement, evaluate and revise an appropriate plan of care.
10.
Enter patient information into an Electronic Health Record (E.H.R.) to document patient care.
11.
Protect the security of patient's medical record to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
12.
Communicate patient medical condition to allied health professionals for care and diagnostic procedure services.
13.
Conduct patient counseling with courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to patients and their families.
14.
Interview patient to obtain diagnostic information and/or a clinical history.
15.
Evaluate and treats simple fractures, sprains and mild infections.
16.
Evaluate the effectiveness of health care treatment plans to identify necessary changes or modifications.
17.
Identify medical needs or issues to determine necessary action.
18.
Interprets results of a medical examination or evaluation including specialty tests for a patient.
19.
Provide assessment, diagnosis, and treatment to patients under physician's direction.
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.
20.
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.