Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• All Physician Assistants are responsible for completing all mandatory training annually within a timely manner
• Practitioners are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect a commitment to continuous professional development - ethical practice - understanding - and sensitivity to diversity with the responsibility attitude towards Veterans - patients - their families - co-workers - and colleagues in WTVHCS
• Clinical The PA practices general medicine with a focus on community-based 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
• The PA independently follows his own panel of general medicine patients - functioning as their primary care provider
• This primary care/gatekeeper role is incumbent with a high degree of responsibility and independence
• The PA's assessment skills and breadth of knowledge must be superior
• In addition - providers must be a highly effective communicator in order to negotiate with consultants at the VAMC regarding the triaging of patients he/she refers
• These skills are required at a level that exceeds that of VAMC-based physician assistants
• All Physician Assistants need to follow departmental and VHA policies for leave and attendance and will work within Title 38 appointment guidelines
• Leave should be requested as far in advance as possible (generally - at least 45 days) to minimize disruption to patient care - in accordance with established leave and clinic cancellation policies
• Any unscheduled absences must be properly communicated - and patients should be rescheduled within a timeframe defined by WTVAHCS policy
• All progress notes must be entered within 48 hours of the patient's encounter
• Address quality metrics appropriately - meeting professional standards of care
• All medical records - documentation - orders - and administrative tasks should be completed in a timely manner per VHA and facility policy
• Prohibited abbreviations should not be used
• Work collaboratively with other providers in the section
• Engages in continuous process improvements in support of the high reliability organization
• Quality of care should be able to meet professional standards at all times
• May be assigned special clinic reviews/projects as needed
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• PAs will work within their privileges at all times - unless necessitated by an emergency
• Administrative Because of the highly integrative approach used in community-based outpatient clinics - Physician Assistants must work closely with his/her colleagues and must serve as a leader in developing processes to improve care and satisfaction
• Research Enroll patients in active Ambulatory Care research protocols and completes follow-up visits with required studies
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Rachael.Wright@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Contract Buy Out Program: This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) - which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements - loan repayments - sign-on bonus contracts - Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural or highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (minimum 4 years)
• For additional information and eligibility requirements - contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager at vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov.