Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Summary

The Primary Care Physician Assistant provides direct patient care to the Veteran population full time and works as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). A PACT Team is Veteran centered - interdisciplinary in nature - and is responsible for the longitudinal management of the Veteran. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more.

Duties

• Duties include but are not limited to: Provides medical care with the cognizance of the Chief - Primary Care - by collecting data required for diagnosis and performing procedures and services as approved by the Credentials Review Committee
• Obtains and evaluates medical histories - performs physical examinations - performs therapeutic and diagnostic procedures - and orders laboratory studies - radiographs - electrocardiograms - and other special examinations
• Analyzes and interprets data - formulates problem lists - and establishes plans for solution of clinical problems
• Counsels patients on medical problems - use of medications - and expected effects of treatment
• Makes entries in patient's permanent medical records via the current EHR
• Coordinates patient care with the specialties within the department
• Initiates - communicates and coordinates care with VISN 20 tertiary care specialists
• Initiates Fee Basis consultation requests to other health professionals to provide more comprehensive patient management as appropriate
• Accomplishes narrative summaries and other documentation The incumbent will be directly involved clinically as a Physician Assistant coordinating all aspects of providing the right medical care to the right patient most efficiently and effectively
• Performs and dictates/types initial histories and physical examinations as well as progress notes on all procedures performed for which he or she is responsible
• Dictating/typing discharge and transfer summaries
• Provides comprehensive physical assessment
• Evaluates - diagnoses - and treats new and existing patients' conditions
• Orders appropriate tests
• Types/Dictates medical notes in patients' charts using the current EHR - indicating patient status - treatment - & procedures
• Conducts follow-up patient care
• Provides health education to patients and families
• Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the Primary Care clinics
• Actively participates in community health education
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available EDRP Authorized: 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
• EDRP: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.