Physician Assistant (PA)

About the role

The Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) is seeking a Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive medical care to veterans. The position requires a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in an outpatient care setting, with a preference for 3-5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary and preventive medical care to meet the needs of patients under a limited scope of Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes and within his/her skills and training.
• Functions within the scope of practice of the state Physician Assistant Practice Act, the Joint Commission standards, VA Medical Center guidelines, and Officer of the Inspector General.
• Works closely with the Patient Aliened Care Team (PACT) and extended support staff including daily huddles with the team.
• Maintains universal precautions and infection control practices.
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and assists during respiratory and cardiac arrest procedures.
• Investigates health problems or health needs by gathering and assessing historical information.
• Develops a treatment plan, tailored to the patient's needs, which includes health education, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment.
• Prescribes medications, as appropriate.
• Evaluates the results of the treatment plan, modifying the plan as needed to achieve the treatment goals.
• Makes referrals for specialty evaluation or treatment.
• Directs and coordinates the provision of health care services for patients in primary care, i.e., walk in patients.
• Assists in scheduling patients for initial and follow-up appointments in accordance with the VA's access standards and the patient's medical necessity.
• Keeps patients informed of their plan of care, including lab and diagnostic test results as needed.
• Aids in management/coordination of the CBOC's day-to-day activity.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience as a PA in outpatient care in a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Environment; 3-5 years is preferred.
• PA must have a current and unrestricted DEA License (PA will be required to obtain and maintain a Scope of Practice/Collaborative Agreement with a state licensed physician prior to delivery of health care).
• Current and unrestricted Arkansas license.
• Must comply will all state requirements and regulations.
• Possess Basic Life Support (BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification from American Heart Association (AHA) or the Military Training Network (MTN).
• Prescriptive authority in accordance with state rules and regulations.

Qualifications

• Must meet one of the three following educational criteria:
• a) a Bachelor’s degree from a PA training program certified by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA);
• b) graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration, which is certified by the CAHEA and a Bachelor’s degree in a health care occupation or health-related science;
• c) graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the CAHEA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as independent duty medical corpsman, license practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist or medical technician.
• The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least five years.
• Must maintain a full and current certification as a Physician Assistant from the NCCPA.

Skills

• Ability to set realistic, measurable education goals for patients, taking into consideration patient/family needs, level of understanding, and available local resources.
• Ability to develop and provide individualized and group counseling, guidance, and health instruction with a focus on disease prevention and health maintenance.
• Experience with safe and reasonable practices regarding opioid medications for chronic pain.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Software and excellent computer maneuverability.
• Exceptional diplomatic communication skills and experience in handling difficult customer situations.
• Exceptional detail oriented and multi-tasking abilities.

Benefits

STGi offers a competitive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match and a generous PTO policy.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time/Regular schedule.