Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant)

Veterans Health Administration • Madison, WI

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About The Position

The Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant Physician Assistant manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant specialties, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and advancement of the Veterans Affairs mission. The PA provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education, and medication management for patients following surgical and non-surgical management pathways. The work may include inpatient and outpatient care and virtual or electronic consultations in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff. The PA works collaboratively across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other professional service lines. Additional duties may be assigned by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The full performance level is Grade 3; selection may be at Grade 1, 2, or 3. The role is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Requirements

• 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 Physician Assistant 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.
• Be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Meet the applicable grade-level qualifications: PA-I requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; PA-II requires two years of successful PA practice, an eligible PA postgraduate residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field; PA-III requires three years of successful PA practice, or an eligible PA postgraduate residency plus one year of PA practice, or a health-related doctoral degree plus one year of PA practice.
• Meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with the applicable PA grade, including patient assessment and treatment planning, clinical decision-making, collaboration, and patient-care skills.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
• Complete required background/security investigation and onboarding processes.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Meet the job announcement's application and documentation requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of advanced practice provider (APP) experience in Thoracic Surgery, Pulmonology, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of APP experience in any field.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education, and medication management for patients in surgical and non-surgical management pathways.
• Independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice.
• Develop and implement individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, other tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiate referrals and consultations to specialty services.
• Provide inpatient and outpatient care, as applicable, including virtual or electronic consultations in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff.
• Collaborate across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other professional service lines.
• Assist the facility with other duties as assigned by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level