Physician Assistant (East Clinic)

Veterans Health Administration; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Madison, WI seeks a Physician Assistant to provide patient care across primary care and interdisciplinary settings. You must meet PA basic requirements, hold a current license, and be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).

The position emphasizes comprehensive patient assessment, treatment planning, and team-based care within the VA system. EDRP participation details and award potential are determined by the VA Education Loan Repayment

Qualifications

• Master's degree and PA certification with active license.
• PANCE completed or in process; licensure to practice in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Lead and organize patient care independently within a PA scope and team.
• Provide patient history, exam, and treatment planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care and telehealth services.

Skills

Patient history

Independent decisions

Autonomous practice

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Telehealth care

Medical problem solving

Clinical decision making

Collaborative practice

Education

Master's degree

Bachelor's degree with PA experience

Job description

Eligibility

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) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Program Requirements

Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.

Preferred Experience: Primary Care Experience preferred.

Grade Determinations

Physician Assistant-I (PA-I)

Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level PA)

• Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care.
• Ability to perform patient history and physical.
• Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient.
• Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.

Physician Assistant-II (PA-II)

Experience and Education. The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by:

September 27, 2020 VA Handbook 5005/134 PART II APPENDIX G8 II-G8-5i.

Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR, Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR, A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (PA-II)

• Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems.
• Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions.
• Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care.
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care.
• Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively.

Physician Assistant-III (PA-III)

Experience and Education. PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs, and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by:

i. Three years of successful practice as a PA.OR, VA Handbook 5005/134 September 27, 2020 PART II APPENDIX G8 II-G8-6 ii. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA.OR,A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not