Physician Assistant -Primary Care (Lincoln CBOC)

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• The Nebraska Western Iowa VA-Lincoln - NE Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC) is recruiting for full time - permanent Primary Care Physician Assistant
• The Physician Assistant will be responsible for delivery of primary care to patients enrolled at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System
• The provider will manage scheduled and unscheduled patients in the outpatient clinic setting
• The primary care provider is an integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) teamlet - similar to a medical home team - and is expected to work closely and coordinate patient care with other PACT teamlet members including nursing - clerical pharmacy - social worker - dietitian - etc
• Primary care providers will participate in daily huddles with other teamlet staff and participate in primary care systems redesign projects
• A primary care provider in the outpatient setting is assigned a panel of patients to manage under Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines
• recommended panel size at the division level is calculated based on patient complexity - support staff and room availability
• Each provider's panel size is specific to their practice and setting
• Primary Care providers may have responsibility for supervision of or collaboration with primary care mid-level providers
• Physician Assistants are expected to provide clinical oversight and to participate in peer review of other primary care providers through periodic chart reviews
• Primary care providers will act as surrogates for absent primary care providers when needed - to include review of CPRS view alerts
• Primary care providers will regularly attend primary care staff meetings - departmental meetings and medical staff meetings
• Timely documentation (notes and encounter forms) is necessary in all areas in accordance with facility policy
• All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion
• All providers will work within their privileges at all times and follow the Medial Bylaws
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov for questions or assistance
• Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm - No Weekends