Physician Assistant -Janesville CBOC

Veterans Health Administration•Janesville, WI

About The Position

William S. Middleton Veterans Hospital is hiring a Physician Assistant in the Primary Care Service Line. The Physician Assistant is an integral member of the primary care team and functions as an agent of a supervising physician within an identified scope of practice. The role includes preparing patients for care through education and data collection, and discussing patient-centered medical issues with the supervising physician as needed. The position serves Veterans and provides care appropriate to the ages and needs of the patient population. The Physician Assistant provides ongoing outpatient care, conducts histories and physical examinations, orders and evaluates diagnostic studies, arranges consultations and special testing, and provides follow-up care. The PA coordinates care with patients, families, consulting specialties, referring hospitals, and other healthcare professionals; provides health promotion, disease prevention, education, and counseling; and maintains accurate medical records and clinic schedules. Duties are performed according to established protocols, the supervising physician’s standards, and the PA’s scope of practice. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., during clinic operating hours. The full performance level is Grade 3, and selection may be at Grade 1, 2, or 3. The work requires standing or walking for a major portion of the day, along with other varied physical activities.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited PA program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).
A master's degree in any discipline, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline and one year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE), or be in the process of taking the exam.
Currently hold, or be able to obtain, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
For Physician Assistant-II: two years of successful PA practice, or successful completion of a qualifying PA postgraduate residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited institution.
For Physician Assistant-III: three years of successful PA practice, or successful completion of a qualifying PA postgraduate residency and one year of PA practice, or a health-related doctoral degree and one year of PA practice.
Ability to utilize PA practice principles, perform patient histories and physical examinations, formulate treatment plans, and provide care informed by developments in the profession.
Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Must complete applicable background and security investigation, onboarding, and pre-employment requirements.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service.
Selected applicants in a testing-designated position are subject to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
Must meet federal education-recognition requirements; foreign education used to qualify requires a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency and transcript.

Nice To Haves

Primary care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain medical record entries that reflect the patient's healthcare.
Serve as the focal point of the designated outpatient clinic and contact person for consultant-specialty services regarding patient care.
Coordinate and communicate care to patients.
Provide services to meet the needs of the patient population served by the medical center.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills for providing age-appropriate care, including consideration of aging-related physical, psychosocial, cultural, and safety factors.
Demonstrate expertise in the elements of the patient's healthcare process.
Perform history and physical examinations to industry standards.
Perform duties within the scope of practice and standards set by the supervising physician.
Use effective decision-making and leadership in patient care.
Perform special examinations assigned by the Section Chief of Primary Care in accordance with established guidelines and protocols.
Maintain the clinic schedule and inform appropriate parties of schedule details.
Maintain communication with referring hospitals to facilitate referrals.
Attend learning sessions to support improved patient care.
Guide patients and families in obtaining services and information from internal and external sources.
Assist with patients' overall medical care, including history and physical examinations.
Order diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms; evaluate results and provide necessary follow-up care.
Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.
Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities.
Initiate and expedite consultation requests and scheduling of special tests and studies.
Educate and counsel patients and families on preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.