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

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The successful candidate will have a high level of medical knowledge and possesses all the qualities for providing comprehensive and compassionate care for \"those who served\"
• The position calls for excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and offers input into projects pertaining to the development of the clinic
• Will provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients
• Duties include history taking - physical examination - ordering laboratories and diagnostic studies - diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of Medicine practice
• This provider (MD - DO - NP or PA) is the leader of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) (physician - RN - LPN - and clerical associate) which provides direct care for Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
• This provider is assigned responsibility for a panel of patients at a specific location
• However - the provider may be asked on some occasions to assist in patient care or administrative duties at the main hospital or at another site
• - Provides clinical examination - diagnosis - and treatment of acute and chronic diseases - preventive care - and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients
• Appropriate documentation of patient care in clinical records is expected
• The physician refers to specialists when additional input and treatment outside of the scope of the physician's experience and training is required
• - Responsible for monitoring PACT team performance to assess adherence to VA standards - assure quality and effectiveness of care - and meet VA performance measures
• - Outstanding customer service is expected
• - Leads the team in assisting the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiries
• - Exercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients
• - Must have excellent communication skills and relations with staff and community and is able to elicit cooperation from others
• The primary care provider serves as a member of a larger multidisciplinary treatment team which includes social work - pharmacy - mental health - nutrition - and on occasion - other services
• - Performs other duties as assigned
• This provider reports to the local medical director or associate chief of staff for primary - who in turn is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized