Physician Assistant (Orthopedics)

Veterans Health Administration; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northport VA Medical Center, part of the Veterans Health Administration, seeks an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to provide comprehensive patient care within the Orthopedics section of the Surgery Service. The PA will conduct histories, examinations, order and interpret studies, establish diagnoses, and participate in treatment planning and execution.

The role requires collaboration with the orthopedic team, adherence to VA policies, and ongoing CME/compliance training.

Qualifications

• Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education... (omitted in summary)
• For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
• This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

Responsibilities

• The Orthopedic Physician Assistant will work in the Orthopedic Section - Surgery Service, within the Surgery and Diagnostic Care Line at the Northport VA Medical Center.
• Provides effective care to patients with sound clinical judgment in assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, and evaluation of care.
• Perform daily rounds to observe and document patient progress and cooperate with performance improvement activities.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Northport VAMC is seeking an experienced Orthopedic Physician Assistant to care for our veterans.

Key Responsibilities

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. The Physician Assistant will work in the Orthopedic Section - Surgery Service, within the Surgery and Diagnostic Care Line at the Northport VA Medical Center. Duties and Responsibilities: Provides effective care to patients characterized by the use of sound judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care for assigned patients.

Demonstrates the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving.

This includes possessing the skill and competency to obtain thorough medical histories, perform comprehensive physical examinations, order appropriate diagnostic studies, interpret and analyze medical data, establish diagnoses, formulate and implement treatment plans and modify treatment plans when appropriate.

Works effectively and makes appropriate requests for assistance from the assigned physician and recognizes complex patient care situations where referral is appropriate. References quality improvement information and organizes patient care needs to assure save, efficient and cost-effective care. Must be aware and compliant of VA SAIL metrics and VA Performance Measures.

Provide patients and families with education on preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments Perform daily rounds to observe and document the patient's medical progress (depending upon the service need for inpatient care) Cooperates with and participate in medical duties or functions related to quality of care, peer review and with other performance improvement activities as directed.

Possess computer skills to access and input typed data on each patient into the computerized patient record system (CPRS) Establishes professional working relationships with other clinical service providers within the medical center and outlying clinics, provide telephone and e-consult consultations as needed.

Support members of the Orthopedics team and perform other duties as mutually agreed upon Provide education to residents to ensure understanding of VA policies and daily operational processes/procedures; practice within licensure and in accordance with VA Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and follow Joint Commission standards Attend mandatory trainings, such as, VA Voices, Own the Moment, TMS courses and comply with CME requirements.

Orthopedic Duties: Obtaining the patient's consent and updated history Physical and scrubbing in OR cases as first assist Perform suturing and wound closures Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 $105496 – $185424/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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