Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Summary

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

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until Filled
• Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The Physician Assistant is a professional with advanced clinical knowledge and competence to function in a variety of roles
• She/he is accountable for the management and evaluation of patient care under her/his care
• She/he holds clinical privileges and practices in collaboration with a physician
• The Physician Assistant provides comprehensive wellness care - as well as acute - episodic - and chronic care - of adult veterans
• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Effectively evaluates and treats patients with more complex medical problems requiring a higher degree of clinical skill and competency
• Orders testing - consults - etc
• as appropriate for the Veteran's condition
• Performs complete diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as applicable in the provision of primary care
• Documents in the medical record in keeping in with the Bylaws of the Medical Center
• Provide clinical care to Veterans and provides clinical oversight of the PACT team to which assigned
• Ensures that medical treatment or care plans consist of current best medical practices and are evidence-based if possible
• Ensures practice of medicine is consistent with Joint Commission - CARF - VA policies and procedures - clinical practice guidelines - VISN standards - national statutes and regulations - medical record documentation - mandatory continuing education - and HIPAA policies
• Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate
• Actively promotes a customer-oriented culture and promotes the hiring of persons who demonstrate the VA's iCARE values of integrity - commitment - advocacy - respect - and excellence
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vha.elrsprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am - 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized