Physician Assistant (Pulmonary)

Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Position Summary: The Pulmonology physician assistant is a position located in the Medicine Service
• The physician assistant reports directly to Section Chief of Pulmonology
• This position entails clinical and/or administrative responsibilities within Pulmonology
• Program activities are always evolving and may include programs as determined by facility leadership
• The incumbent reports clinically and administratively to the Section Chief of Pulmonology
• Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Clinical responsibilities include history taking and physical examinations - prescribing medications - obtaining and reviewing laboratory data and diagnostic studies
• Performing clinic chart reviews and assisting with the formulation of clinical diagnoses and implementation of treatment plans
• Entering electronic notes in patient's clinical chart - coordination of clinic appointments/consults with all services secure messaging and telecare responses for Pulmonology
• Participation with the Section Chief in establishment of short and long-term administrative - clinical and/or research goals
• Teaching responsibilities include educating new physicians and residents in administrative aspects of their work in VA
• Performs initial histories and physical examinations
• Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients as well as episodic patients
• Screens and triage outpatients to determine further needs of care
• Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice (including schedule II-V controlled substances)
• Writes orders/prescriptions as necessary for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - and x-rays
• Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities
• Orders - consult notes - procedure notes - progress notes - consultation requests and administrative letters which are written by the Physician Assistant will be clearly identified as such in the written and electronic medical records
• Initiates and expedites requests for consultation and scheduling of special tests and studies
• Makes interim summaries on progress notes of the patient's medical record
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families for preventative care - medical conditions and use of prescribed treatment and drugs
• Obtains informed consent for relevant Pulmonary procedures/therapies
• Interpret Home Sleep Study and Nocturnal Oximetry
• Participate in Quality Assurance activities including Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effect Analysis - tort claim review - etc
• Participates in protected Peer Review and pertinent peer chart review activities
• Participate in care line staff meetings - Specialty Care Team meetings and mandatory staff functions
• Pulmonology administrative activities may include serving as the Coordinator of the Section - managing clinical calendars - closing or reopening of clinics - clinical review of affected patients and disposition of rescheduling instructions and/or medication refills
• Participation with the Section Chief in establishment of short and long-term administrative - clinical and/or research goals
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
• Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.