Physician Assistant- Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Clinton (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversity Inc. is seeking a Primary Care leader to oversee medical care for Veterans enrolled in Primary Care at the OKC VA Health Care System.

Responsibilities include timely documentation in the electronic medical record, coordinating with the Patient Aligned Care Team, and ensuring quality and safety across the care continuum. The role involves cross-cover for other providers, licensure maintenance, and adherence to Medical Staff Bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
• Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation, workload capture, alert management, and review of Veterans' current and future medical care needs
• Lead the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) and provide cross-cover for other medical providers as needed
• Collaborate with PACT members to ensure safety and quality of each Veteran's care
• Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VAHCS
• Meet ethical and professional standards as written in Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure compliance with facility standards
• Travel for Primary Care patient care coverage to clinics throughout the health care system (up to 75%)
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant
• You must meet EDRP eligibility requirements and submit your EDRP application within four months of start date
• Approval of EDRP award amount and eligibility period is determined after review of the application
• Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for the program

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. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• Experience the energy - excitement and welcoming spirit of OKC! Named one of the Best Places to Visit by Atlas Obscura and Southern Living - Oklahoma City offers all of the culture - cuisine - attractions and amenities you'd expect in a modern metropolis
• And with its rugged Western past - working stockyards and title as \"Horse Show Capital of the World -\" it's rich in cowboy culture - as well
• From family fun to romantic retreats to outdoor adventures you won't find anywhere else - Oklahoma City has plenty of hustle without all the hassle
• The OKC VA holds a solid 3-star overall rating - which ranks it among the highest-performing medical facilities in the metroplex
• By comparison - other medical facilities in the metroplex often fall lower in this rating category
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Major Duties and Responsibilities: Manage medical care for a panel of Veterans enrolled in Primary Care Timely entry and use of the electronic medical record system for documentation - workload capture - alert management - and for review of Veterans' current and future medical care needs Serve as the leader of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Cross-cover for other medical providers as needed throughout the health care system Work in collaboration with PACT members to ensure the overall safety and quality of each Veteran's care Responsible for all performance metrics related to patient quality of care Responsible for positive customer service in all aspects of care Participate in quality improvement - quality assurance - continuous survey readiness - and committee/work groups in collaboration with others Maintain licensures and certifications requisite for credentials and privileges at the OKC VAHCS Meet ethical and professional standards as written in the Medical Staff Bylaws and ensure that work relations are in compliance with facility standards and expectations as written and communicated Driving and travel for Primary Care patient care coverage purposes will be required for this position to clinics throughout the health care system
• Driving and travel may be up to 75% of the time
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized for a highly qualified applicant EDRP Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Former EDRP Participants are ineligible to apply for the program
• Contact David Billingsly at [e-mail] or 405-456-3653 - for questions/assistance
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized