Physician Assistant (Hematology)-Greenville

Summary

Physician Assistant for the HEMONC Team at the Durham VA Medical Center. This PA/NP will be fully qualified and certified to function in both a clinical and administrative role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center .

This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility to assume clinical - consultative - educational - research - and administrative duties and assignments related to the care of outpatient hospital patients.

Duties

• Clinical: The primary focus of practice is the clinical management of outpatient assigned to the patient care team
• Participates as a key member of the patient care team to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care - procedures - methods - techniques - safety precautions - and protocols in their application to in-patients
• Collaborates with other medical center health care resources to insure continuity of care
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends - skills - procedures - equipment and protocols relevant to the care of in-patients Facilitates the care of patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of medical specialists and associated staff
• Coordinates discharge planning Other clinical duties as assigned by the supervising physician Administrative/Education/Research: Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family health care education
• Attends conferences and committee meetings as assigned by the supervising physician
• Participates - directs - and provides opportunities for staff development through in-service education
• Facilitates responses/actions to patient inquires regarding care and treatment received
• Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in the management of in-patients
• Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate
• Other administrative &/or educational/research duties as assigned by the supervising physician VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm - Monday-Friday Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized