Physician Assistant - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Debt Reduction Program

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Physician Assistant to provide primary care to veterans within the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics. Responsibilities include managing patient panels with complex care needs, documenting health care delivery, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. The role requires a Physician Assistant certification and offers participation in the Education Debt Reduction Program for eligible candidates. This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday to Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Physician Assistant Certified to provide care to veterans.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with chronic care management.

Responsibilities

• Manage health care delivery for veterans based on national guidelines.
• Order therapeutic tests and prescribe interventions.
• Provide patient and family education on health conditions.

Skills

General medicine

Patient care

Chronic care management

Leadership

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Job description

Overview

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more.

Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant for primary care functions as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) or a Float Practitioner whose primary areas of responsibility will involve performance of - and documentation of health care delivery for veterans according to VHA and DVAHCS PC standards within the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics (SORCC) catchment area. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Duties include but not limited to: Utilizes various encounter methods including face to face visits - telephone visits - and VA video connect visits (VVC)
• May be assigned to either any of the outpatient clinics or serve as a Float Practitioner where they will provide coverage in the area of greatest need - often times filling in for other providers or covering vacant positions within the VA SORCC catchment area
• Practices general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care
• Independently manages a panel of patients with complex - chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify - analyze - and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients
• Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health condition
• Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status
• Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions - achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics
• Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated
• Sets clinical care goals - short and long term - in collaboration with patient provider(s) - and family members
• Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical - social - and behavioral conditions with a focus on self-management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those we serve
• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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
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• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive

Logistics

• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Recruitment/or Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized