Physician Assistant (Podiatry)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a Physician Assistant to join the Podiatry Section. The PA will function within an interdisciplinary team of podiatrists, clinicians, technicians, and administrative staff to deliver coordinated care under approved privileges.

The incumbent applies advanced clinical judgment to complex foot and ankle cases, maintains timely documentation, participates in clinic management, and supports process improvements in patient

Responsibilities

• Evaluate foot and ankle conditions.
• Perform comprehensive histories and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and manage podiatric conditions within scope of practice.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies, X-rays, MRI, CT, vascular studies, and other diagnostics.
• Provide diabetic foot evaluation and wound care.
• Coordinate post-operative follow-up with the operating podiatrist/surgical team.
• Educate Veterans and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, preventive care, and follow-up.
• Maintain clinical documentation and participate in clinic management, access, productivity, quality and safety initiatives.

Job description

Summary

The Podiatry Section functions under the overall management of the Section Chief of Podiatry. The Physician Assistant functions as part of an interdisciplinary staff of podiatrists - other clinicians - technicians - and administrative personnel. The PA independently organizes care within approved privileges - applies advanced clinical judgment to complex cases - and coordinates care across disciplines. The incumbent complies with established Surgery Service and Podiatry Section policies.

Duties

• In addition to compliance with national and local regulatory - policy - and accreditation requirements - this position includes the following responsibilities
• Assigned time and resources are determined through service planning and approved labor mapping
• Duties are performed in partnership with Surgery Service leadership - the Section Chief of Podiatry - the Administrative Officer - and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Administrative Duties: - Attends required staff meetings
• communicates appropriately through the chain of command
• and assists with issue briefs - follow-up actions - and other service-level requirements related to patient care and operations
• - Maintains timely clinical documentation - open encounter and consult management - and other required electronic health record documentation
• - Participates in clinic management - access - productivity - relevant performance measures - quality and patient safety activities - and process improvement/system redesign initiatives
• - Supports appropriate use of resources and collaborates with clinical and administrative staff to improve continuity - efficiency - and timeliness of care
• Clinical Duties: The incumbent is expected to remain appropriately credentialed - privileged - and practicing within the specialty area
• Specific privileges and procedures are approved through the applicable VA credentialing and privileging process
• Duties may include: - Evaluate foot and ankle conditions
• - Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations
• - Diagnose and manage podiatric conditions within scope of practice and approved privileges
• - Order and interpret laboratory studies - X-rays - MRI - CT - vascular studies - and other appropriate diagnostic testing
• - Perform wound assessment and wound care
• 2 - Provide callus care and nail debridement when within approved scope/privileges
• - Provide diabetic foot evaluation and management
• - Provide post-operative follow-up and coordinate care with the operating podiatrist/surgical team
• - Apply or manage casts - splints - and off-loading devices as appropriate
• - Perform injections when within approved privileges and scope of practice
• - Educate Veterans and caregivers regarding diagnoses - treatment plans - medications - preventive care - and follow-up
• - Collaborate with podiatrists and other members of the interdisciplinary team and initiate referrals/consults when indicated
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm or Supervisory Discretion