Physician Assistant-Primary Care Women's Health

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System seeks a full-time Women's Health provider to deliver comprehensive primary care for Veterans in a dedicated Women’s Health clinic. In this role you will be part of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), coordinate with nursing, pharmacy, social work and dietetics, and participate in team huddles and quality improvement.

The position emphasizes patient-centered care, timely documentation, and collaboration with clinical leadership to support

Responsibilities

• Functions primarily as a Women's Health provider in a Women's Health clinic setting
• Responsible for providing primary care to patients at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System - managing both scheduled and unscheduled outpatient visits
• Integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - coordinating care with nursing - clerical - pharmacy - social work - dietetics - and more
• Participation in daily team huddles and systems redesign projects is required
• May manage a patient panel per the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines - with panel size determined by PCP FTE - support staff - and room availability - specific to each provider
• Responsible for supervising or collaborating with licensed independent practitioners (e.g. - APRN - PA)
• Expected to provide clinical oversight and participate in peer reviews through periodic chart reviews - as mandated by Medical Staff Bylaws
• Act as a surrogate for absent Primary Care Providers - including the review of CPRS view alerts
• Regularly attend primary care staff - departmental - and medical staff meetings
• Ensure timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy
• complete administrative work promptly
• Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm - no weekends.

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more

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
• Education Debt Reduction Program: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) Authorized: This position is eligible for EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program
• You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of your start date
• Program approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application
• Former participants are ineligible to apply for the EDRP incentive
• EDRP Authorized: Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) seeks a full time Women's Health provider
• Duties include but are not limited to the following: Duties include but are not limited to the following: Functions primarily as a Women's Health provider in a Women's Health clinic setting
• Responsible for providing primary care to patients at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System - managing both scheduled and unscheduled outpatient visits
• Integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) - coordinating care with nursing - clerical - pharmacy - social work - dietetics - and more
• Participation in daily team huddles and systems redesign projects is required
• May manage a patient panel per the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines - with panel size determined by PCP FTE - support staff - and room availability - specific to each provider
• Responsible for supervising or collaborating with licensed independent practitioners (e.g. - APRN - PA)
• Expected to provide clinical oversight and participate in peer reviews through periodic chart reviews - as mandated by Medical Staff Bylaws
• Act as a surrogate for absent Primary Care Providers - including the review of CPRS view alerts
• Regularly attend primary care staff - departmental - and medical staff meetings
• Ensure timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy
• complete administrative work promptly
• Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm - no weekends.