Physician Assistant (Hematology)-Greenville

Veterans Health Administration•Greenville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant will serve on the Hematology/Oncology (HEMONC) team at the Durham VA Medical Center, providing clinical and administrative services in accordance with the facility’s guidelines and policies. The role includes clinical, consultative, educational, research, and administrative duties related to outpatient hospital care. The primary clinical focus is managing assigned outpatients as part of a patient care team, developing and monitoring treatment plans, coordinating continuity of care and discharge planning, and working with medical specialists and staff. The position also supports patient and family education, staff development, clinical research when appropriate, and other duties assigned by the supervising physician. The full performance level is PA-III; selection may be at grade PA-I through PA-III. The work schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Telework is ad hoc; this is not a virtual position. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

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 it.
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.
Meet the applicable PA grade requirements: PA-I requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; PA-II requires two years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate PA residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field; PA-III requires three years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate PA residency plus one year of PA practice, or a health-related doctoral degree plus one year of PA practice.
Meet the position’s physical requirements, including visual acuity, hearing, clear speech, manual dexterity, and capacity for periods of walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, pushing, and potentially transferring patients or objects.
Complete required pre-employment screening and checks, including drug testing when applicable, background/security investigation, and pre-employment physical evaluation.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program and complete annual Employee Health requirements such as TB screening or testing.
Complete required onboarding and application documentation.

Responsibilities

Manage the clinical care of assigned outpatients.
Participate as a key member of the patient care team to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress.
Use and promote approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and protocols.
Collaborate with medical center health care resources to ensure continuity of care.
Keep current with trends, skills, procedures, equipment, and protocols relevant to patient care.
Facilitate patient care and transitions between health care systems by liaising with medical specialists and associated staff.
Coordinate discharge planning.
Promote and participate in patient and family health care education.
Attend conferences and committee meetings as assigned by the supervising physician.
Participate in, direct, and provide opportunities for staff development through in-service education.
Facilitate responses and actions to patient inquiries about care and treatment.
Maintain current knowledge of trends in patient management and meet self-development responsibilities.
Participate in clinical research programs when appropriate.
Perform other clinical, administrative, educational, and research duties as assigned by the supervising physician.