Physician Assistant - Primary Care - EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Authorized

Job summary

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) in Hot Springs, SD is seeking a Physician Assistant to care for Veterans within the Primary Care Service Line. This role participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program.

The PA provides direct patient care to a Veteran population in an interprofessional primary care team, performing histories, exams, ordering tests, and managing preventive care within scope.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for Veterans as part of an interprofessional primary care team
• Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients
• Provides ongoing outpatient care and screens outpatients for further care
• Prescribes medications within the defined scope of practice
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, and electrocardiograms
• Reviews health promotion and disease prevention measures and orders relevant screenings
• Initiates and expends requests for consultations, tests, and studies
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families
• Serves as a preceptor for PA residents and students
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m
• Telework: Available (Ad-hoc only.)

Job description

Summary

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) is seeking a Physician Assistant to care for Veterans in Hot Springs - SD within the Primary Care Service Line. This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. This vacancy is posted as a Physician - Physician Assistant - and Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) for one position.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• The Physician Assistant (PA) provides direct patient care services to a population of Veterans as part of an interprofessional primary care team utilizing the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model
• Major Duties and Responsibilities Provides comprehensive care for Veterans for a panel size of approximately 900 patients or same-day access
• Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients
• Provides ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients
• Screens outpatients to determine the need for further care
• Prescribes medications within the defined scope of practice
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-rays - and electrocardiograms
• Reviews the need for health promotion and disease prevention measures and orders appropriate screenings and preventive interventions
• Initiates - responds to - and expedites requests for consultations - special tests - and studies
• Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and use of prescribes treatments and drugs
• Serves as a preceptor for PA residents and students as requested
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m
• Telework: Available (Ad-hoc only.) Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: 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 are ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized