Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration • Wyoming, MI

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant provides primary care in inpatient and outpatient settings as assigned. Duties may include providing Basic Life Support in accordance with current CPR standards, monitoring and stabilizing life-threatening traumatic injuries until emergency medical services arrive, and providing initial treatment for acute respiratory failure. The position may also involve administrative responsibilities, including Quality Assurance, Peer Review, and service on committees as directed by the Service Chief or administration. The Physician Assistant may precept Physician Assistant students and provide healthcare classes to patients and/or staff.

The position is not eligible for telework and is not virtual. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work is accomplished predominantly on an inpatient unit, with regular and recurring exposure to infection and contagious diseases and contact with acute and chronically physically and mentally ill patients. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to individual eligibility and VHA approval. The full performance level is PA-III; applicants may be selected at grades PA-I through PA-III.

Requirements

• Master's degree in any discipline, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline plus 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.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Meet the experience and education criteria for the grade sought: PA-I requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; PA-II requires two years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field; PA-III requires three years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate residency plus one year of PA practice, or a health-related doctoral degree plus one year of PA practice.
• PA-I knowledge and abilities include applying PA practice principles, performing patient histories and physical examinations, formulating plans and providing treatment, and keeping patient care current with professional advancements.
• PA-II knowledge and abilities include analyzing complex medical problems, functioning autonomously and making independent medical decisions, incorporating training and experience into patient care (including telehealth), working effectively in interdisciplinary settings, and collaborating with colleagues and peers.
• PA-III knowledge and abilities include evaluating patient-care systems and barriers to safe and effective care; demonstrating expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients; presenting clinical findings and recommendations to management; facilitating care collaboratively; implementing evidence-informed clinical changes to protocols; and participating in patient-care audit development and medical-record review.
• Complete the required application and onboarding processes, background/security investigation, and any required pre-employment drug screening. Selected applicants must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in inpatient and outpatient settings as assigned.
• Provide Basic Life Support in accordance with current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation standards.
• Monitor and stabilize life-threatening traumatic injuries until emergency medical services arrive.
• Provide initial treatment of acute respiratory failure.
• Perform administrative duties such as Quality Assurance and Peer Review, and serve on committees as directed by the Service Chief or administration.
• Precept Physician Assistant students.
• Provide healthcare classes to patients and/or staff.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to individual eligibility and approval; award amount may be up to $200,000 and eligibility period may be one to five years.
• Federal employee benefits package, with benefits eligibility depending on position type.

What This Job Offers

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