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 4 months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 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

• Major duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant (Primary Care) are: Provide comprehensive care for Veterans for a panel of patients or same-day access
• Perform initial histories and physical examination on outpatients
• Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients
• Screen outpatients to determine the need for further care
• Prescribe medications within the defined scope of practice
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms
• Review need for and order health promotion and disease prevention measures
• Initiate - respond to - and expedite request for consultations - special tests and studies
• Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventative care - medical conditions - and use of prescribed treatments and drugs
• VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
• subject change based on facility needs
• Telework: Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Demetrius Roberts - the EDRP Coordinator - at [email protected] - for questions/assistance
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