Physician Assistant- Primary Care

Full Job Description

The PA will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the VASLCHCS.

This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility in their area of expertise to assume major clinical, consultative, educational, research, and administrative duties and assignments related to the examination of veterans seeking Primary Care at VASLCHCS.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Citizenship. Citizen of the United States [in accordance with section 7402(c) to title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.).

Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a).] Education.

[Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations.

Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following: (1) Master's degree in any discipline; OR (2) Bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a PA.] Certification.

[Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Licensure.

PAs must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State.

Preferred Experience: 1 year of Primary Care experience Grade Determinations: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) - Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.

This is the entry-level for PAs. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care.

Ability to perform patient history and physical. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient.

Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession. Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) - Experience and Education.

The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below.

Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving.

Two years of successful practice as a PA.

OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Off ice of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S.

Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) .

PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II: Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems.

Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care.

Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively.

Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) - Experience and Education.

PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level, thus lead and organize patient care independently, practice with in multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system.

They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes.

They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs, and may provide training for healthcare students.

Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by: Three years of successful practice as a PA.

OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Off ice of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA,U.S.

Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) .- PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-III: Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care.

Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).

Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials.

Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and other health care personnel.

Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes.

Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records.

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is 3.

The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 1 to 3. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

Major Duties:

***This Position may also be filled by a Physician or Nurse Practitioner. These are advertised in separate announcements.

*** For Physician please apply to CBSU-12866352-26-BJ For Nurse Practitioner please apply to CBSU-12866354-26-BJ DUTIES: a.

The PA practices general internal medicine with a focus on outpatient clinical care.

Approximately 90% of the PA's time is dedicated to developing and maintaining an interdisciplinary approach to the direct care of general medicine clinic patients. b.

The PA independently follows their own panel of general internal medicine patients, functioning as their primary care provider.

This primary care/gatekeeper role is incumbent with a high degree of responsibility and independence. c. The PA's assessment skills and breadth of knowledge must be excellent.

In addition, they must be a highly effective communicator in order to negotiate with consultants at the VAMC regarding the triaging of patients the refer VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am-4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized if approved by supervisor Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized to highly qualified applicant. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized