Summary

Functions as a Physician Assistant (PA) within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) under Ambulatory Care Services at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). This PA position provides comprehensive primary care - advanced clinical management. The position is located at the Spirit Lake CBOC and may provide support to other sites virtually or in-person as needed. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred every 2 days until filled.

Duties

• Provides total care of Veterans' medical needs by performing histories and physical examinations - ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies - developing treatment plans - prescribing medications within scope - and coordinating follow-up care
• Manages patients with acute - chronic - and multi-system conditions requiring advanced clinical reasoning
• Conducts outpatient follow-up visits - acute care visits - chronic disease management - transition-of-care/post-discharge visits - same-day access encounters - and virtual visits through approved modalities (telephone - video - secure messaging - etc.)
• Assists in preparing patients and families through education - counseling - developing patient-centered care plans - and coordinating with appropriate services
• Initiates health promotion and disease-prevention strategies consistent with VHA guidelines
• Coordinates specialty consultations and provides expert guidance regarding appropriate specialty utilization
• Supports cross-site telehealth coverage for other CBOCs and primary care locations within SFVAHCS - with an anticipated 50% of clinical time dedicated to cross-site coverage (subject to operational need)
• Collaborates with telehealth clinical technicians and other team members to ensure smooth and effective virtual clinical operations
• Assists with additional Primary Care Department duties such as data assimilation for reports - participating in quality assurance programs - or other tasks determined by the Chief of Primary Care or Chief of Staff
• Participates in primary care Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives - peer review activities - policy/SOP development - guideline review - and committee or workgroup assignments
• Provides onboarding - mentorship - or training for new PA staff and may serve as a preceptor for PA residents/students and other learners
• Completes all patient encounter documentation - coding - clinical reminders - and administrative requirements within established timelines
• Ensures compliance with VATAS - TMS - CME - mandatory training - and all credentialing/privileging requirements
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for adult and geriatric Veterans
• Incorporates physical - psychosocial - cultural - safety - and developmental considerations into care delivery
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more 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.