Podiatry Physician Assistant — Surgical Care Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Physician Assistant within the Podiatry Section. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive podiatry care.

The PA independently organizes patient care within approved privileges, applying advanced clinical judgment to complex cases while coordinating with other clinicians. Compliance with section policies is required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any discipline or bachelor's with one year PA experience.
• Successfully passed PANCE and hold or will hold license to practice in the US or DC.
• Preferred five years of PA experience in surgical/podiatry/ortho with broad patient care responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Organize care within approved privileges.
• Apply advanced clinical judgment to complex cases.
• Coordinate care across disciplines and with treating physicians.
• Perform patient assessments and contribute to preoperative and postoperative care.

Skills

PA practice principles

Patient history & physical

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Independent medical decision-making

Telehealth care

Education

Master's degree in any discipline

Bachelor's degree + 1 year PA experience

PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE)

Full and unrestricted license to practice (US/DC)

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Physician Assistant within the Podiatry Section. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive podiatry care.

The PA independently organizes patient care within approved privileges, applying advanced clinical judgment to complex cases while coordinating with other clinicians. Compliance with section policies is required.