Physician Assistant - Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Springfield, IL is seeking a Physician Assistant for the Ambulatory Care service. The role focuses on patient care, history and physicals, and collaborative practice with physicians across VA specialties.

This position participates in population health initiatives, coordinates diagnostic studies, and supports preventive care education for patients and families. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program, with program details provided by EDRP

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in Ambulatory Care and conduct histories and physicals.
• Review charts and collaborate with physician(s) outside the VA.
• Lead with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary members.
• Develop and implement individualized plans for population health and disease management.
• Prepare orders, progress notes, and consult requests clearly documented.
• Order diagnostic studies including labs, X-rays, and mammograms.
• Initiate referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Educate patients and families on preventive care and treatments.
• Assignments may include travel.
• Demonstrate ICARE values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, Excellence.
• Work schedule: Mon-Fri 7:45am-4:15pm; VA rewards package.

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

• The Physician Assistant will work in the Ambulatory Care service and in the provision of patient care and will perform the following duties: Admission - history and physical - diagnostic gender-specific examinations
• Review charts
• Interact with physician(s) outside the VA
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• All orders - progress notes - consultation requests - and history and physician examinations which are written by the PA will clearly be identified as such in the written or electronic medical records
• Ordering diagnostic studies - such as laboratory tests - X-rays - mammograms
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and use of prescribed treatments and drugs
• Assignments may involve travel
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:45am - 4:15pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Telework: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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