Physician Assistant - Primary Care - Salina CBOC

Veterans Health Administration • Salina, KS

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About The Position

The Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center is seeking a full-time Physician Assistant to provide primary care services to Veterans. The PACT provider may provide care in outpatient clinics, inpatient units such as Intensive Care and Med/Surg, and the Emergency Department. Primary Care staff are responsible for medical care and may assist residents and other mid-level practitioners with evaluation and treatment of patients.

The provider evaluates changes in patients’ physical and mental status and documents progress notes in the medical record, including concurrence with resident and attending notes as appropriate. The role coordinates care with providers within and outside the service line, other VHA facilities, and community providers according to each Veteran’s plan of care. Duties also include consultations, clinical care, medical education, participation in committees and education programs, and continuous quality improvement through peer review.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to VHA eligibility and application requirements. The full performance level is Grade 03, and selection may be at Grade 01 through Grade 03.

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 PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE), or be in the process of taking the exam.
• 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 Physician Assistant grade-level experience, education, and knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements.
• Complete required pre-employment screening, including drug testing if selected for a testing-designated position, background/security investigation, and physical evaluation/examination.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.

Nice To Haves

• More than two years of prior experience as a Primary Care Provider.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services to Veterans in the PACT setting.
• Provide care in outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and the Emergency Department as needed.
• Evaluate patients’ physical and mental status and document progress notes in the medical record.
• Coordinate care with providers within and outside the service line, other VHA facilities, and community providers according to the Veteran’s plan of care.
• Perform consultations within the provider’s own and other service lines as indicated.
• Provide clinical care and contribute to graduate and undergraduate medical education and scientific research as appropriate.
• Participate in hospital committees, departmental and hospital in-service programs, and department and hospital education programs.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement through the peer review process.
• Assist residents and other mid-level practitioners with patient evaluation and treatment as applicable.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with an award of up to $200,000 subject to program approval and eligibility.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.
• 50 days of paid time off per year, comprising 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.

What This Job Offers

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