Summary

The Physician Assistant - Community Care is responsible for the coordination - clinical oversight - and management of Veterans receiving care through the Community Care program. The PA functions with a high degree of autonomy and clinical judgment to ensure Veterans receive timely - appropriate - and high-quality care in accordance with Department of Veterans Affairs policies - national Community Care directives - and established clinical standards.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Reviews and evaluates community care consults and referrals initiated by VA providers to determine medical necessity - clinical appropriateness - and compliance with eligibility requirements
• Utilizes advanced clinical knowledge and critical thinking to assess Veteran care needs
• Ensures referrals are appropriate and consistent with the Veteran's treatment plan
• Address complex consult management issues - including clarification of treatment requests - evaluation of additional service needs - and resolution of clinical concerns related to community-based care
• Monitors on-going episodes of care delivered in the community to ensure services are consistent with the authorized scope of care and meet quality and safety standards
• Intervenes and/or escalates concerns when necessary to ensure Veterans receive appropriate and timely care
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams including physicians - nurses - administrative staff - and community providers to facilitate effective coordination of care
• Manages high volumes of consults - addressing diverse clinical conditions across multiple specialties - and navigating regulatory requirements associated with the Community Care program
• Interprets and applies national policies - clinical guidelines - and regulatory standards when making determinations regarding referral management and care coordination
• VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• subject change based on facility needs
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.