Physician Assistant - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New Philadelphia (OH); Vor Ort; USD 210.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

EDRP Eligible

Zusammenfassung

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in New Philadelphia, OH seeks a Primary Care Provider (MD/DO/NP/PA) to lead a Patient Aligned Care Team and deliver comprehensive primary care to a defined patient panel.

The role emphasizes medical decision-making, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and adherence to VA performance measures, with the potential for involvement in clinic development and leadership activities.

Aufgaben

• Provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients
• Lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) consisting of RN, LPN, and clerical staff
• Perform history taking, physical examination, and order laboratories and diagnostic studies
• Develop diagnoses and treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within primary care
• Coordinate care with specialists when additional input is required
• Monitor PACT team performance to ensure adherence to VA standards and quality of care
• Deliver outstanding customer service and support patient advocate activities

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The successful candidate will have a high level of medical knowledge and possesses all the qualities for providing comprehensive and compassionate care for "those who served"
• The position calls for excellent interpersonal and leadership skills and offers input into projects pertaining to the development of the clinic
• Will provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients
• Duties include history taking - physical examination - ordering laboratories and diagnostic studies - diagnosis and formulation of treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within the scope of Medicine practice
• This provider (MD - DO - NP or PA) is the leader of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) (physician - RN - LPN - and clerical associate) which provides direct care for Veterans enrolled in Primary Care
• This provider is assigned responsibility for a panel of patients at a specific location
• However - the provider may be asked on some occasions to assist in patient care or administrative duties at the main hospital or at another site
• Provides clinical examination - diagnosis - and treatment of acute and chronic diseases - preventive care - and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients
• Appropriate documentation of patient care in clinical records is expected
• The physician refers to specialists when additional input and treatment outside of the scope of the physician's experience and training is required
• Responsible for monitoring PACT team performance to assess adherence to VA standards - assure quality and effectiveness of care - and meet VA performance measures
• Outstanding customer service is expected
• Leads the team in assisting the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiries
• Exercises medical decision-making and provides a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients
• Must have excellent communication skills and relations with staff and community and is able to elicit cooperation from others
• The primary care provider serves as a member of a larger multidisciplinary treatment team which includes social work - pharmacy - mental health - nutrition - and on occasion - other services
• Performs other duties as assigned
• This provider reports to the local medical director or associate chief of staff for primary - who in turn is under the direct supervision of the Chief of Staff
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized