Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageEDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentiveContact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistanceLearn more The successful candidate will have a high level of medical knowledge and possesses all the qualities for providing comprehensive and compassionate care for \"those who served\"The position calls for excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and offers input into projects pertaining to the development of the clinicWill provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patientsDuties include history taking - physical examination - ordering laboratories and diagnostic studies - diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of Medicine practiceThis provider is the leader of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) (RN - LPN - and clerical associate) which provides direct care for Veterans enrolled in Primary CareThis provider is assigned responsibility for a panel of patients at a specific locationHowever - the provider may be asked on some occasions to assist in patient care or administrative duties at the main hospital or at another siteMajor duties and responsibilities include: Provides clinical examination - diagnosis - and treatment of acute and chronic diseases - preventive care - and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patientsAppropriate documentation of patient care in clinical records is expectedThe provider refers to specialists when additional input and treatment outside of the scope of the physician's experience and training is requiredResponsible for monitoring PACT teamlet performance to assess adherence to VA standards - assure quality and effectiveness of care - and meet VA performance measuresOutstanding customer service is expectedLeads the team in assisting the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiriesExercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patientsMust have excellent communication skills and relations with staff and community and is able to elicit cooperation from othersThe primary care provider serves as a member of a larger multidisciplinary treatment team which includes social work - pharmacy - mental health - nutrition - and on occasion - other servicesPerforms other duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am -4:30pm