Physician Assistant - Urology

Veterans Health Administration; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 103,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration in Saginaw, MI is seeking a Physician Assistant specialized in Urology at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center.

You will provide and coordinate medical care under supervising physician, including obtaining histories, performing exams, formulating care plans, and follow-up. Responsibilities include ordering diagnostics, health promotion, prescribing VA formulary medications, and participating in team discussions.

Responsibilities

• Obtaining medical histories, performing physical and mental status examinations, and drafting progress notes under supervision.
• Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients, establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, and arranging follow-up care.
• Ordering diagnostic studies and tests (EEG, ECG, MRI, CT, etc.) and guiding health promotion and patient education.
• Ordering VA formulary/non-formulary medications and preparing incident reports as needed.
• Participating in team discussions and treatment plan reviews to discuss patient status.

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is for a Physician Assistant - Urology at Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center in Saginaw, MI.

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to: Obtaining medical histories perform physical examinations, mental status examinations, progress notes and discharge summaries under the guidance of the Collaborating Physician. Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in any care setting, including establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care. Evaluating patients to determine the need for further health care.

Ordering all diagnostic studies and other special tests/studies, such as EEG, ECG, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, etc. Carrying out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient/family education activities. Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens. May draw blood if the designated personnel are not available Continuously reviews medical status of patients, including the review of laboratory/diagnostic reports and progress notes.

Acts upon abnormal findings within the provision of appropriate care and in consultation with the collaborating physician or pertinent specialist if needed. Ordering ancillary services, such as patient care supplies, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc.

Ordering VA specialty service consults and initiating requests for non-VA medical care and consults in accordance with VHA and local facility policy and procedures. Writing orders for or prescribing all VA formulary/non- formulary medications as appropriate to their practice area/assignments. Prepare and sign incident reports and informs Collaborating Physician.

Participates in team discussions and treatment plan reviews, especially as it pertains to veteran's medical status Other duties as assigned. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 $103303 - $179953/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-12.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.