Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant)

Veterans Health Administration; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 104,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Physician Assistant for the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant service at a VA facility in Madison, Wisconsin.

The PA provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for surgical and non-surgical pathways, with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. The role emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention and coordination across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other services.

Qualifications

• Education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are required for federal employment.
• If foreign education is used, a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency must be submitted with the transcript.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical pathways.
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.
• Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4 PM.

Job description

Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant)

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

Key Responsibilities

The Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant Physician Assistant (PA), manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Specialties, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PA provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical management pathways.

This position may include inpatient and outpatient care; it may also include completion of virtual/E-consults in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff. Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor. The PA works collaboratively across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other professional service lines.

Duties include but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non surgical management pathways. Independently managers a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management.

Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4 PM VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $104100 – $173529/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.