Physician Assistant (Primary Care)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Tomball, TX · 4 days ago
Healthcare$200/hrFull-time
Duties
- Provide comprehensive care for Veterans for a panel of patients or same-day access
- Perform initial histories and physical examination on outpatients
- Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients
- Screens outpatients to determine the need for further care
- Prescribe medications within the defined scope of practice
- Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms
- Review need for and order health promotion and disease prevention measures
- Initiate - respond to - and expedite request for consultations - special tests and studies
- Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventative care - medical conditions - and use of prescribed treatments and drugs
Qualifications
- Must be licensed as a Physician Assistant in the state of [State]
- Must have completed an accredited Physician Assistant program
- Must have at least one year of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
- Must have passed the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE)
Benefits
- VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm subject change based on facility needs
- Telework: Available
- Virtual: This is not a virtual position
- EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact
Contact Demetrius Roberts - the EDRP Coordinator - at demetrius.roberts@va.gov for questions/assistance.