Job #: 26-024
Status: AGR
Location: Madison
Closing Date: 01/12/2026

Wisconsin Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-024 ANG
OPENING DATE: 05 January 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 12 January 2026
POSITION TITLE: Physicians Assistant
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: 42G3
SKILL LEVEL REQUIRED: Fully Qualified
MINIMUM GRADE: O4
MAXIMUM GRADE: O5
UNIT/LOCATION: 115^th Medical Group, Madison, WI
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to WI ANG members

APPOINTMENT FACTORS

1. Initial tours will be 4 years. Follow-on tour lengths may be from 1 to 6 years per ANGI 36-101.
2. Non AGR Person receiving a federal military retirement or retainer pay are not eligible.
3. Must meet the physical requirements of AFI 36-2905, prior to being placed on AGR tour.
4. Members who are not suitable for Career AGR may be considered for an Occasional Tour.
5. Military grade will not exceed the maximum authorized grade on the unit manning document.
6. Must meet all AGR requirements of ANGI 36-101 and AFSC requirements of AFECD/AFOCD.
7. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal Service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI36-101 and obtain TAG waiver approval prior to starting AGR tour.
8. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.6.1., members should remain in the position to which initially assigned for a minimum of 24 months. TAG may waive this requirement when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard.
9. Hiring of an E-8/9 or O4+ is contingent on controlled grade availability.
10. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous Reserve Component AGR tour.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Advanced Practice Provider: Independently privileged healthcare provider who uses evidence-based practice to render autonomous or collaborative direct patient care, including comprehensive assessments, differential diagnosis, plans and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments under Federal Supremacy guidance, including durable medical equipment in management of acute and chronic conditions, promotes health, and delivers preventive care within the area of practice. Physician Assistants in all specialty care areas perform patient and staff education, research, and consultation as appropriate to promote wellness and prevent illness and injury.

Coordinates patient care. Collaborates with other members of the healthcare team on both inpatient and outpatient services. Initiates consultation requests to other health professionals and provides comprehensive patient management when indicated. Instructs medical and non-medical personnel. Formulates training programs and instructs both medical and nonmedical personnel in a variety of operational, aircrew safety and health-related topics. May instruct others in healthcare and non-healthcare fields at military or affiliated civilian institutions, and perform additional duties such as profile officer, to meet operational requirements.

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge. Fulfillment of education requirement satisfies.

Education. For entry into this specialty, graduation from a Master’s degree awarding Physician Assistant/Physician Associate (PA) program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or its predecessors and acceptable to the Surgeon General, USAF, is mandatory.

Training. Must have minimum of 12-months of hands-on clinical rotations during the last year of training prior to initial graduation.

Experience. For award of AFSC 42G3, 8 months experience in a clinical practice, after completing the 42G Ramp Up, and current and active certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is mandatory. Additionally, maintenance of a state license to practice medicine as a PA is highly encouraged. For award of AFSC 42G3, completion of 8-months of clinical practice, after completing the 42G Ramp Up, and current and active certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is mandatory. For award of 42G3P, completion of minimum 18-months clinical experience as AFSC 42G3, prescribed training IAW AFI 48- 149, Flight and Operational Medicine Program (FOMP), and 6-months experience in an Aerospace Medicine assignment. ARC/ANG only. In lieu of approved suffix-specific fellowship program, requirements of AFSC 42G3, current and continuous practice in the specialty, successful completion and maintenance of NCCPA Specialty Certificate of Additional Qualifications, annual civilian Department Chair attestation of applicant’s current case log and performance, and annual approval by the Consultant to the Surgeon General for Physician Assistant Specialties is mandatory.

Other. The following are mandatory: For entry and retention of AFSC 42G1, must meet education and training requirements and meet NCCPA eligibility requirements to sit and challenge the Physician Assistant National Certification Examination (PANCE). Must obtain initial NCCPA certification within 12 months of graduation from a PA program. For entry and retention of AFSC 42G1X (subspecialty). Must maintain a current and active certification by the NCCPA. Must be a fully qualified 42G3 with minimum 36-months clinical experience at start of fellowship and accepted to a suffix specific fellowship. For award and retention of AFSCs (42G3/4X):

Must not incur by any action or inaction the loss or revocation of board certification by the NCCPA. Must obtain and maintain clinical privileges IAW DHAPM 6025.13, Clinical Quality Management in the Military Health System, Volume 4: Credentialing and Privileging (or be immediately eligible for said privileges if assigned to a non-clinical position.) For retention of AFSCs 42G3/4X, must not have a permanent revocation or denial of all professional privileges IAW AFI 44-119.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants must submit the following documentation to be considered for interview. Any missing items are encouraged to be documented with an explanation in the cover letter included in the application.

APPLICATIONS WILL INCLUDE (All documents must be personally identifiable and must include date if required)

• Cover letter with Job Announcement Number and Position Title for which you are applying, current Military Status (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Active Duty), along with contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address).
• NGB Form 34-1 (Application for AGR Position) dated 20131111 (must be signed and dated). Manually signed copy accepted. Digital signature may fall off when combining PDF files. Double check prior to sending packet.
• Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary or Career Data Brief) complete and current. Other Service Components submit appropriate individual personnel information printout. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF.
• Current Fitness Report. Current Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format
• AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. Other Service Components submit medical documentation that includes PULHES score. If any PULHES are a “3”, a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted.
• SF 181- (Race and Ethnicity Identification). Form is required for packet. However, completion is voluntary. Please see further instructions on the form.
• All Other Service Component applicants must have their ASVAB raw scores converted to Air Force ASVAB scores and include them in a letter from either a Recruiter or MEPS Counselor.

NOTE:

1. Failure to provide all the required documents will result in being disqualified.
2. Applicants must sign NGB Form 34-1; failure to sign the form will result in being disqualified. Please ensure 34-1 reflects Tour Announcement number and current telephone number.
3. If selected for the job, member must have a current passing fitness and an AGR qualified AF Form 422 Signed by the State Air Surgeon prior to being placed on AGR tour.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply by emailing all required documents, as one (1) pdf to MSgt Lachance at michelle.lachance@us.af.mil and SMSgt Kasten at melanie.kasten@us.af.mil. Portfolio formats are accepted. The file and email subject line should read as: LastName, FirstName_#_JobTitle (i.e. Doe, John_22-001_Personnel) An email will be sent to confirm receipt of application. Feel free to call Comm (608) 242-3761 or (608) 242-3138 to verify receipt of your application. Applications will not be reviewed before the closing date.