Summary

Provides the primary clinical treatment to patients of the medical center. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants.

Duties

• The Primary Care PA will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the CBOC and the WNCVAHCS
• This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility in his/her area of expertise to assume major clinical - consultative - educational - research - and administrative duties and assignments related to the examination of claimants filing compensation and pension claims
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Clinical: The Primary Care PA's Clinical responsibilities will include - but not be limited to - the following: i
• Demonstrates the ability to independently manage a panel of patients with complex - chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management
• ii
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify - analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients
• iii
• Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health condition
• iv
• Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status
• v
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions - achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics
• vi
• Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated vii
• Sets clinical care goals - short and long term - in collaboration with patient - provider(s) - and family members/caregivers
• viii
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical - social - and behavioral conditions with a focus on self-management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs
• ix
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those Veterans the PA serves
• Administrative: i
• May review in coming requests for new patient examinations to ensure adequate resources are available to complete these requests
• ii
• Works closely with the Chief of Primary care and nurse managers to complete evaluations in a timely manner withdetail to quality
• iii
• Assists with arranging continuity care across the VHA system as needed
• iv
• Works to provide leadership on site to ensure care is completed in required timeframes
• Work Schedule: 0800 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Ad-hoc as per agency guidelines Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized