Physician Assistant

Veterans Health Administration•Richmond, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dayton VA Medical Center is recruiting a full-time Physician Assistant (PA) for the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) within Primary Care Service. The PA will spend 100% of their time working in PACT and will provide patient care while contributing to the quality, safety, and appropriateness of care in Primary Care. The role also includes participating in staff education, quality assurance and peer-review activities, committee assignments, meetings, and continuing medical education. The PA completes medical records in accordance with applicable staff bylaws and represents Primary Care in communications and consultations with other clinical, ancillary, and administrative services. Additional Primary Care projects and duties may be assigned by the Chief of Primary Care or Chief of Staff. The position's full performance level is Grade 3; selections may be made at Grade 1 through Grade 3. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; unscheduled hours may be required in emergencies. Telework and virtual work are not available. Recruitment or relocation incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized.

Requirements

Master's degree in any discipline, or bachelor's degree in any discipline plus 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.
Currently hold, or be able to hold, 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.
Current BLS certification is required.
Meet pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation, drug screening when applicable, and a physical evaluation/examination.
Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
Meet the applicable experience, education, and knowledge, skills, and abilities criteria for the grade selected. PA-I requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; PA-II requires two years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate residency, or a qualifying health-related doctoral degree; PA-III requires three years of successful PA practice, or an eligible postgraduate residency plus one year of PA practice, or a qualifying health-related doctoral degree plus one year of PA practice.
Register with Selective Service if male and born after December 31, 1959.

Nice To Haves

Three years of Primary Care healthcare experience.
ACLS certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

Work full-time in PACT within Primary Care Service.
Participate in educational programs for service personnel and medical staff.
Help monitor the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care in Primary Care.
Undertake Primary Care projects that support or enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs' mission, as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care or Chief of Staff.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model throughout the organization.
Participate in quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and chart reviews.
Attend Primary Care Service monthly management meetings, Chief of Staff quarterly meetings as required by bylaws, and other assigned meetings.
Complete medical records in accordance with Primary Care Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.
Participate in Primary Care Staff committee assignments.
Participate in and attend CME and VA continuing education activities.
Represent Primary Care Service in communications, consultations, and conferences with other clinical, ancillary, and administrative services.
Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Primary Care.