Summary

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.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant is an integral part of the primary care team and is called upon for several important duties
• The Physician Assistant (PA) is an individual who is a graduate of an accredited PA program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Medical prescribing privileges for controlled substances can only be granted in accordance with the Federal Controlled Substances Act and applicable regulations
• In order to prescribe controlled substances - the health care practitioner's state of licensure or registration must permit him or her to do so
• PA's function as agents of their supervising physician within their identified scope of practice
• The Primary Care PA works as a member of the multidisciplinary Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and provides care to a panel of approximately 900 patients
• The Primary Care PA assists with the total care of the patient's medical needs by performing history and physical examinations - promoting preventative health measures - managing acute and chronic conditions - ordering appropriate lab tests - evaluating those tests and acting within the guidelines laid down by the supervising physician to ensure quality care of the patient
• The Primary Care PA functions as an integral part of a PACT team to coordinate - facilitate and provide patient care and services
• The Primary Care PA assists in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to teaching - accumulating data and medical problems - and as needed - presenting patient- centered discussion of medical problems with his/her supervising Physician
• The Primary Care PA will be responsible for maintaining medical record entries which reflect the patient's healthcare
• Recording will be accomplished using the electronic comprehensive patient record system (CPRS) and will be completed in a timely manner in compliance with documentation requirements and policies
• The PA will act as the focal point of the designated outpatient clinic by being the contact person for all other consultant-specialty services regarding The Primary Care PA will provide services as directed to meet the needs of the patient population being served by the medical center
• These duties may include backup coverage to areas under the supervision of Section Chief Primary Care
• The Physician Assistant must be flexible in the work assignments based upon the immediate needs of the service line
• Scope of Assigned Duties: Effectively evaluates and treats patients with more complex medical problems requiring a higher degree of clinical skill and competency
• Orders testing - consults - etc
• as appropriate for the Veteran's condition
• Performs complete diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as applicable in the provision of primary care
• Documents in the medical record in keeping in with the Bylaws of the Medical Center
• Provide clinical care to Veterans and provides clinical oversight of the PACT team to which assigned
• Ensures that medical treatment or care plans consist of current best medical practices and are evidence based if possible
• Ensures practice of medicine is consistent with Joint Commission - CARF - VA policies and procedures - clinical practice guidelines - VISN standards - national statutes and regulations - medical record documentation - mandatory continuing education - and HIPAA policies
• Responsible for timely completion of all clinical charting and documentation required by the Medical Center or healthcare system - as appropriate
• Actively promotes a customer-oriented culture and promotes the hiring of persons who demonstrate the VA's iCARE values of integrity - commitment - advocacy - respect - and excellence
• Encourages an atmosphere of trust - psychological safety and empowerment in all functional areas under her/his oversight
• Completes projects or duties as assigned by the Chief - PCSL
• The incumbent is responsible to the Chief of Primary Care - but practices independently - exercising initiative and independent judgment in day-to-day activities and provision of primary care to Veterans
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact the EDRP Coordinator - Cheryl Lahair - at [email protected] for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.