Physician Assistant - Primary Medical Care Provider, Acute Psychiatry Inpatient Unit

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

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) works collaboratively with the attending psychiatrist as the medical provider on the acute inpatient psychiatry unit to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The PA provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• The PA practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The PA has prescriptive authority as indicated by their position
• Additional duties include but are not limited to: PA will be responsible for the primary medical needs of inpatients on the acute psychiatry inpatient unit Obtains medical histories and performs physician exams
• Following the initial evaluation - the PA will provide appropriate follow up care including reassessments of diagnoses and conditions - and medication adjustments
• Collaboratively manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Perform examinations and screening scales (such as AIMS - MoCA - HAM-D) and similar non-invasive examinations specific to the ongoing care of psychiatric patients which may include initiating ECT or TMS work up and coordinating with Somatic Services Collaboratively rounds on inpatients - observes and records patients' medical progress - and notifying the collaborating physician of significant changes in patients' condition Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Performs emergency duties carried out for patients in life-threatening situations where a physician is not immediately available
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VISN10HREDRPSLRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized