Physician Assistant

Summary

The Wyoming MI VA Clinic is hiring a Physician Assistant for Physical Medicine & Rehab. This internal posting ensures current VA employees receive first consideration. Applicants familiar with our workflows - Veteran population - and interdisciplinary practices are encouraged to apply and support clinical excellence - Veteran access - and service priorities.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant (PA) at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center serves as a vital member of the healthcare team - providing comprehensive medical care across a range of clinical settings
• Duties are performed under an approved Scope of Practice - which is individualized based on training - experience - and clinical competency - and reviewed by the collaborating physician and medical staff committee
• Applicants with experience in Kinesiology - musculoskeletal/spine medicine including athletic training will be considered the most highly qualified
• Routine Duties include: Obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations
• Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients - including diagnosis - care planning - implementation - and follow-up
• Evaluating outpatients to determine further healthcare needs
• Ordering diagnostic studies and special tests (e.g. - MRI - CT scans)
• Carrying out health promotion - disease prevention - and patient education activities
• Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens
• Ordering ancillary services (pharmacy - social services - rehabilitation therapies - prosthetics - etc.)
• Initiating VA specialty consults and requests for non-VA care per policy
• Ordering patient care supplies
• Writing orders and prescribing medications in accordance with VA and state regulations
• Admitting and discharging patients in consultation with the collaborating physician - including documentation of admission history - physical exams - progress notes - and discharge summaries
• Making patient record entries (medical histories - progress notes - consults - evaluations - orders) without physician co-signature unless required by law or policy
• Obtaining and documenting informed consent for treatments and procedures as authorized by the Scope of Practice
• Providing education and counseling to patients and families regarding preventive care - medical conditions - and prescribed treatments
• Expanded Scope of Practice (if approved): May include additional procedures such as application of splints - battlefield acupuncture - nasogastric intubation - suturing - minor dermatological procedures (incision and drainage - skin tag removal - biopsies - etc.) - orthopedic procedures (joint and bursal injections) - and women's health procedures (pelvic/breast exams - contraception counseling - menopause management - cancer screening - etc.) - based on demonstrated competency and additional training
• Practice Autonomy: PAs may practice with full - limited - or supervised autonomy - depending on experience - competency - and assigned duties
• Full autonomy is typical for experienced PAs in primary care and lower-risk settings - while limited or supervised autonomy applies to newly appointed PAs or those performing higher-risk procedures
• Additional Notes: All duties are performed in accordance with VA Medical Staff policies - applicable rules - and federal regulations
• In emergencies - restrictions may be waived as governed by Medical Staff Bylaws
• Scope of Practice is reviewed and renewed periodically - with input from the collaborating physician and medical staff leadership
• Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.