Physician Assistant- Primary Care

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Texas seeks a clinician to lead a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) within Primary Care.

The role includes managing a panel of Veterans, timely entry and use of the EMR for documentation, workload capture, alerts, and review of current and future care needs. This position supports quality outcomes, requires maintaining credentials, and offers involvement in performance metrics, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• 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 care needs.

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

• 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am to 5:00pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized by supervisor Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to a highly qualified candidate EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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