Physician Assistant (Podiatry)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Physician Assistant within the Podiatry Section. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive podiatry care.

The PA independently organizes patient care within approved privileges, applying advanced clinical judgment to complex cases while coordinating with other clinicians. Compliance with section policies is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any discipline or bachelor's with one year PA experience.
• Successfully passed PANCE and hold or will hold license to practice in the US or DC.
• Preferred five years of PA experience in surgical/podiatry/ortho with broad patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize care within approved privileges.
• Apply advanced clinical judgment to complex cases.
• Coordinate care across disciplines and with treating physicians.
• Perform patient assessments and contribute to preoperative and postoperative care.

Skills

PA practice principles

Patient history & physical

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent medical decision-making

Telehealth care

Education

Master's degree in any discipline

Bachelor's degree + 1 year PA experience

PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE)

Full and unrestricted license to practice (US/DC)

Job description

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.

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.

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: Have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Physician Assistant, preferably in a surgical, podiatry, orthopedic, or other specialty-care setting. Experience should include performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing treatment plans, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, performing minor procedures in a clinical setting, providing preoperative and postoperative care, and managing patients in an outpatient setting. Experience collaborating with physicians and other members of an interdisciplinary healthcare team is preferred. Prior experience with the Department of Veterans Affairs or another large, integrated healthcare system is desirable.

Grade Determinations

• Physician Assistant-I (PA-I)
  • (a) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs.
  • (b) 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: i. Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care. ii. Ability to perform patient history and physical. iii. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient. iv. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
• Physician Assistant-II (PA-II)
  • (a) 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 i. Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR 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. OR iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  • (b) 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: i. Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems. ii. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. iii. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care. iv. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. v. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively.
• Physician Assistant-III (PA-III)
  • (a) Experience and Education. PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multidisciplinary 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 perf