Summary

The Physician Assistant for the outpatient Pulmonary Team at the Durham VA Medical Center is fully-qualified and certified to function in both a clinical and administrative role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility to assume clinical - consultative - educational - research - and administrative duties and assignments related to the care of pulmonary patients.

Duties

• Specific duties include - but are not limited to: Clinical: Manages outpatients in the Pulmonary Service in accordance with applicable medical practice guidelines Participates as a key member of the patient care team to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care - procedures - methods - techniques - safety precautions - and protocols in their application to patients
• Collaborates with other medical center health care resources to ensure continuity of care
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends - skills - procedures - equipment and protocols relevant to the care of in-patients
• Facilitates the care of patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of medical specialists and associated staff
• Works with the Duke Fellowship Program and Duke Fellows on outpatient clinics - scheduling - and inbox monitoring
• Administrative/Education/Research: Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family health care education
• Coordinates the administrative functioning of the Pulmonary Outpatient Service as directed by the Section Chief Attends conferences and committee meetings as assigned by the supervising physician
• Participates - directs - and provides opportunities for staff development through in-service education
• Facilitates responses/actions to patient inquiries regarding care and treatment received
• Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in the management of in-patients
• Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hocVirtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized