Physician Assistant (Home Based Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Akron, OH seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary care services as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires PA licensure, PANCE, and ongoing professional development; clinical responsibilities include history taking, physical exams, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

This position participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with eligibility details provided by the VA.

Qualifications

• PA must have master’s or bachelor’s degree with PA experience.
• Must have passed PANCE and hold a full PA license in the US.
• Proven ability to perform history taking, exams, and treatment planning.
• Experience with telehealth and working in interdisciplinary teams is favored.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to a defined panel of patients.
• Perform history, physical examinations, orders, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with specialists, pharmacists, and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Engage in continuous quality improvement and clinical practice evaluation.

Skills

Clinical history taking

Physical examination

Treatment planning

Autonomous clinical decision-making

Telehealth delivery (ability)

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving in medical care

Education

Master’s degree or Bachelor’s with PA experience

PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) passed

Full/unrestricted PA license in US

Doctoral degree in health-related field (optional)

Job description

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) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Qualifications

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.

Basic Requirements:

• Citizenship
• Citizen of the United States in accordance with section 7402(c) to title 38 - United States Code (U.S.C.)
• Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a)
• English Language Proficiency
• Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
• 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: Physician Assistant experience in a Home Care Setting
• Grade Determinations: Grade Determinations: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) Experience and Education
• None beyond the basic requirements
• Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
• The following list of knowledge - skills - and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA
• This practice may include - but is not limited to: 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
• 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 (KSAs)
• 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 met upon appointment for 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
• Three 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 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 met upon appointment for PA-III: Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care
• Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill - multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE)
• Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials
• Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals - health managers - and other health care personnel
• Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes
• Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records
• Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
• The full performance level of this vacancy is PA-III
• The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of PA-I to PA-III
• Physical Requirements: Physical qualifications required the ability to stand - walk - bend - and move freely
• Must be emotionally stable and cooperative
• Work is accomplished predominantly on the inpatient unit
• The physical surroundings involve working with the acute and chronically physically and mentally ill patients - which may cause discomfort related to negative verbal and physical activities from these patients
• Work involves regular and recurring exposure to infection and contagious diseases.

Duties

• 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 clinic
• Will provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients
• Duties 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 practice.This provider is assigned responsibility for a panel of patients at a specific location
• However - the provider may be asked on some occasions to assist in patient care or administrative duties at the main hospital or at another site
• Provides clinical examination - diagnosis - and treatment of acute and chronic diseases - preventive care - and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients
• Appropriate documentation of patient care in clinical records is expected
• The provider refers to specialists when additional input and treatment outside of the scope of the physician's experience and training is required
• Responsible for monitoring PACT teamlet performance to assess adherence to VA standards - assure quality and effectiveness of care - and meet VA performance measures
• Outstanding customer service is expected
• Leads the team in assisting the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiries
• Exercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients
• Must have excellent communication skills and relations with staff and community and is able to elicit cooperation from others
• The 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 services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 08:00 to 16:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.