Thoracic Surgery & Pulmonary Transplant PA - Veterans Care

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Physician Assistant for Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant. The PA will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, education, and medication management for patients in surgical and non-surgical pathways.

The role requires certification and licensure as a PA with experience, strong clinical judgment, and ability to work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in any discipline or bachelor’s with one year of PA experience and current PA license.
• Full and unrestricted license to practice in the United States or District of Columbia.
• Evidence of ability to analyze complex medical problems and practice with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education, and medication management for Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant patients.
• Manage inpatient and outpatient care and telehealth visits as appropriate.
• Collaborate with surgery, medicine, nursing, and other health professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Lead and mentor care teams and participate in performance improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Autonomous decision-making

Telehealth

Team collaboration

Patient history & exam

Education

Master's degree in any discipline

Bachelor's degree with PA certification and experience

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking a Physician Assistant for Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant. The PA will provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, education, and medication management for patients in surgical and non-surgical pathways.

The role requires certification and licensure as a PA with experience, strong clinical judgment, and ability to work autonomously within an interdisciplinary team.