Physician Assistant-Spinal Cord Injury-Open Continuous Announcement

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Physician Assistant to support an established SCI/D outpatient clinic and the expanding Telehealth Program. Responsibilities include assessment and treatment of SCI/D veterans, collaboration with home-care nursing teams, and on-call coverage from home when needed.

The role may involve inpatient support and research collaboration as needed, with a structured 0730-1600 schedule and no telework. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Qualifications

• Provides admission histories and physicals for SCI/D patients.
• Assesses and treats veterans with SCI/D in outpatient and potentially inpatient settings.
• Collaborates with tele-health and home-care teams to deliver high-level specialized care.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily support for SCI/D outpatient clinic activities.
• Collaborate with tele-health and home-care nursing teams.
• Document assessments, diagnoses and care plans in medical records.
• Provide on-call coverage as needed.
• Assist in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Physician Assistant

Telehealth coordination

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Studies

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Summary

The Physician Assistant will be selected to provide daily support for the activities of an established outpatient clinic in SCI/D center - the emerging Telehealth Program - expanding Home Health program and potentially to support on-going research projects for a major SCI/D treatment center. Based on interest and skillset of incumbent and service needs - cross coverage for SCI/D inpatient unit may also be a part of the responsibilities. Ongoing collaboration with physicians - and nursing staff.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant duties include: Providing support to SCI/D patients across the spectrum of care
• Assessment and treatment of veterans with SCI/D in the SCI/D outpatient clinic and potentially inpatients admitted to the hospital
• Collaboration with tele-health and home-care nursing team to provide high level specialized care in the outpatient setting Working with the attending staff and interdisciplinary rehab team to provide coordinated high-quality care
• Provides admission histories and physicals - admission orders - aftercare plans and discharge summaries
• Communicating with patients in person and by phone to address their concerns and questions
• Instructing patients and families in self-care and treatment
• Documenting assessments - diagnosis and plans of care in the clinical records In collaboration with current physician assistants - provides on-call coverage on Monday through Thursdays (holidays excluded) from home
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: 0730-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized