Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Boston (MA)

Presencial

USD 126.000 - 199.000

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Hace 5 días

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Descripción de la vacante

The Veterans Health Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, is hiring a Physician Assistant for Internal Medicine at its Boston campus.

The role involves providing comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult veterans under physician supervision, with limited independent decision-making in care decisions. You will work on Direct Care and GIM teaching services, oversee daily patient care, coordinate transitions, supervise residents, and ensure alignment with VA policies

Formación

Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You can verify foreign qualifications with a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsabilidades

Provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult veterans under supervision.
Practices with clinical autonomy within privileges.
Lead and support resident teams in inpatient care.
Coordinate admissions, care planning, and discharge processes.
Ensure patient safety and adherence to VA policies and evidence-based practices.

Educación

Education recognized by U.S. Department of Education

Descripción del empleo

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Short form CV not required for this position. Applicants may upload long form CV.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Across Medical services, a Physician Assistant is authorized to perform the following core medical functions, while working under close supervision of a designated physician; with limited independence in decision-making in care decisions.

Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult veterans, including evaluation and management of acute, episodic, and chronic conditions Practices with appropriate clinical autonomy within granted privileges in collaboration with and supported by supervising internal medicine physician faculty.

Serve as a primary provider on the Direct Care service and the General Internal Medicine/GIM Teaching services, managing daily patient care activities including admissions, ongoing management, care coordination, and discharge planning Coordinates and oversees inpatient care, coordinates timely communication, safe transitions of care Provides clinical guidance and continuity for Internal Medicine residents, medical students, and other trainees involved in patient care Lead and support resident teams in addressing all aspects of inpatient care, with a focus on patient safety, high value care, and adherence to evidence based practices Demonstrates accountability to established VA policies, procedures, and standards of care Utilizes advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis, clinical decision making, treatment planning and implementation of the patient's care plan Delivers patient centered care to a diverse veteran population (ages 18 through geriatric) incorporating medical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural considerations Collaborates with other members of the health care team to design and/or continuously improve the quality of care delivered to Veterans Care Management: Formulating, implementing, and managing long-term treatment plans for patients with acute, chronic, and complex diseases.

Diagnostic Ordering: Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, specialized diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-rays, CT scans, MRIs), and electrocardiograms (EKGs). Prescriptions & Orders: Writing medical orders and prescribing medications in alignment with VA national formularies, federal laws, and applicable state regulations. Consults & Referrals: Initiating specialty consults within the VA infrastructure and coordinating requests for non-VA community care.

Patient Education: Counseling veterans and their families regarding preventive care, health promotion, disease management, and the proper use of prescribed treatments. Electronic Health Records: Utilizing the VA's electronic charting systems (such as CPRS or updated platforms) to thoroughly document clinical notes, encounters, and consents.

Performance Metrics: Maintaining strict compliance with VA performance guidelines, quality improvement initiatives, and safety metrics (e.g., SAIL metrics). Peer Review & Training: Participating in facility peer reviews, auditing clinical processes, and instructing or assisting medical residents with orders and VA navigational systems.

Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is based on team: (1) Direct Care Team: These include weekends and holidays OR (2) Resident-Led Team: - Monday - Friday do not work holidays, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $125779 – $198751/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-25.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.