Physician Assistant (Womens Health)

Veterans Health Administration; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 99,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Ann Arbor, MI seeks a Physician Assistant to work in the Gynecology Section of Surgery Services. The PA will be fully qualified and certified to function in both clinical and administrative roles under VHA policies.

Responsibilities include obtaining histories, performing exams, coordinating care, ordering diagnostics, and providing patient education. Telework eligibility is noted; applicant must meet VA criteria.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified and certified PA to function in clinical and administrative roles.
• Certification/licensing recognized for Federal employment.
• Gynecology/Surgery experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations.
• Provide and coordinate medical care, establish diagnoses, and formulate care plans.
• Evaluate outpatients to determine need for further health care.
• Order diagnostic studies and other tests (MRI, CT, etc.).
• Carry out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education.

Education

Physician Assistant certification

Education recognized by U.S. Department of Education

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The PA will be fully qualified and certified to function in both a clinical and administrative role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Surgery Service. This Physician Assistant (PA) will work in the Gynecology Section of Surgery Services.

Key Responsibilities

Some core duties include: (1) Obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations. (2) 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. (3) Evaluating outpatients to determine the need for further health care.

(4) Ordering diagnostic studies and other special tests, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, etc. (5) Carrying out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities. (6) Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens. (7) Ordering ancillary services, such as, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc.

(8) 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. (9) Ordering patient care supplies. (10) Writing orders for or prescribing medications in accordance with policy (11) Obtaining and documenting informed consent for treatments and procedures for which the PA is responsible.

The PA's Scope of Practice must authorize obtaining informed consent for the treatment or procedure being performed. In addition, the Scope of Practice must authorize the PA to perform the procedure or provide the treatment for which the consent is being obtained or to actively participate as an integral member of the treatment team performing the procedure such as assisting the primary surgeon.

(12) Operating as first assist to GYN surgeon (13) Providing education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. (14) Providing consultative services to inpatient services for GYN medical care Administrative duties may include: 1. Facilitate response/actions to patient inquires to care and treatment received by the Gynecology Service. 2.

Functions as a liaison between the Gynecology Section Chief, the Surgery Service and respective Specialty Surgery Sections, and the Ambulatory Care Service including but not limited to Primary Care, Medical Specialty Care, and Emergency Care . 4. As needed assists other practitioners assigned to Gynecology who have administrative or clinical concerns. 5. Assists the Gynecology Section Chief or Designee with quality of care activities. 6.

Other administrative duties as assigned by the Gynecology Section Chief or Designee.

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 $99401 – $171489/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.

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