Veterans Primary Care PA — EDRP Eligible

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EDRP Authorized

Job summary

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) in Hot Springs, SD is seeking a Physician Assistant to care for Veterans within the Primary Care Service Line. This role participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program.

The PA provides direct patient care to a Veteran population in an interprofessional primary care team, performing histories, exams, ordering tests, and managing preventive care within scope.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care for Veterans as part of an interprofessional primary care team
• Performs initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients
• Provides ongoing outpatient care and screens outpatients for further care
• Prescribes medications within the defined scope of practice
• Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, and electrocardiograms
• Reviews health promotion and disease prevention measures and orders relevant screenings
• Initiates and expends requests for consultations, tests, and studies
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families
• Serves as a preceptor for PA residents and students
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m
• Telework: Available (Ad-hoc only.)

Job description

VA Black Hills Health Care System (BHHCS) in Hot Springs, SD is seeking a Physician Assistant to care for Veterans within the Primary Care Service Line. This role participates in the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment program.

The PA provides direct patient care to a Veteran population in an interprofessional primary care team, performing histories, exams, ordering tests, and managing preventive care within scope.