Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applicants will be June 9 - 2026 with subsequent cut-off dates once a week. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until position is filled.

Duties

• The VA Atlanta Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Physician Assistant (Cardiology) located in Specialty Care Service
• The Physician Assistant will evaluate - treat and coordinate the care of patients - under the supervision of a staff physician
• The Physician Assistant reports directly to Section Chief of Cardiology
• This position entails clinical and/or administrative responsibilities within Cardiology
• Program activities are always evolving and may include programs as determined by facility leadership
• Duties include - but are not limited to: 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 and 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
• Participates 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
• Participates in care line staff meetings - Specialty Care Team meetings and mandatory staff functions
• Determines Veteran eligibility for procedures - and consent for procedures
• Prepares patients for the procedure via appropriate testing - medical care - and consultations with other medical/surgical services
• Coordinate the in-hospital care plans and performance of procedures with various physicians and nursing services - vendors - and administration
• Provides in-hospital care - post-procedure care - counseling and coordinate follow-up appointments
• Works with administrators and regulatory bodies to assure cardiovascular procedure program quality
• Works closely with the Attendings and Fellows to provide recommendations and perform procedures on patients a consult placed
• Appropriately hand off patient care
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00 a.m
• - 4:30 p.m
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Salary Range: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I): $125 -137 - $166 -431 Physician Assistant-II (PA-II): $136 -399 - $181 -400 Physician Assistant-III (PA-III): $159 -248 - $211 -795