Company: Federal government of the United States
Job description: Summary
This is a full-time clinical position involving the provision of Emergency Department. These services will be rendered in a thoughtful and resource effective manner consistent both with VA policies and with the highest standards of medical care. The Physician Assistant works in close collaboration with the Emergency Department and general medicine section chiefs, staff physicians, other PAs, Nurse Practitioners, Emergency Department nursing staff, fellows and residents
Overview
- Accepting applications
09/01/2023 to 12/29/2023
Salary
$88,978 - $157,415 per year
Pay scale & grade
VN 00
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent -
Work schedule
Full-time -
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
3
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBSU-12094361-23-KM
Control number
746966800
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
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Duties
This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted and referred on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. The Emergency Department Physician Assistant is responsible for managing patients with emergent and/or urgent medical and psychological complaints in an Emergency Department setting. Management is achieved through assessment, planning, implementation, collaboration and evaluation to meet the needs of patients. The Physician Assistant promotes self-care and enlists the participation of patients in establishing realistic health goals and adheres to the American Standards of Practice for the Acute Care Physician Assistant. Duties include but not limited to:
- Coordinate and supervise the delivery of outpatient care for Emergency Department patients including patient evaluation; treatment including biopsies, order appropriate medications, schedule follow-up as needed, appropriate referrals as needed.
- Serve as primary Emergency Department provider for an independent panel of clinic patients after an initial training period.
- Perform new patient Emergency Department consultation and return Emergency Department visits and telephone follow up visits and collaborate with Emergency Department staff. Establish a comprehensive plan of care based on clinical findings and standards of care. Establish mutual goals with patient/family.
- Prescribe medications based on patients' status, accepted scientific guidelines, prescriptive authority, and ongoing evaluation of therapies.
- Lead and direct others in Emergency Department to assure access to and continuity of care across the VA continuum, between referral bases, and transitioning from inpatient/observation status toward outpatient follow-up care.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including but not limited to biopsies, laboratory tests, and appropriate radiology studies.
- Help triage requests for outpatient Emergency Department consultation in a timely manner, coordinate tests and visits based on clinical urgency, and assist in facilitating IFC consults.
- Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups and establish relationships with professional and/or other related groups within the community.
- Develop a professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in the patient care and healthcare delivery.
- Demonstrate ability to function independently in advanced leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills.
- Provides patient and family teaching, staff education; consults and collaborates with other health care providers
- Support and enhance the mission and goals of the Eastern Oklahoma VA Healthcare System.
- Other duties as assigned.
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
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
- Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~
- Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~
- Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
- Graduate PAs may only be appointed at the entry grade level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained.
- Temporary graduate PA appointments may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment.
- Emergency Room training/certification
- Bedside procedure proficiency
Physician Assistant-I (PA-I)
- Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PA's
1. Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care
2. Ability to perform patient history and physical
3. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient
4. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession
Physician Assistant-II (PA-II)
- Experience and Education: Two years of successful practice as a PA OR successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, US Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency OR a doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education.
1. Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems
2. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions
3. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care
4. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care
5. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively.
Physician Assistant-III (PA-III)
- Experience and Education: Three years of successful practice as a PA OR successful completion of a PA post graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, US Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency AND one year of professional practice as a PA.
Physical Requirements: The work requires standing or walking for a major portion of the workday. In the clinics you may need to assist patients into the examination rooms when in wheelchairs or on carts, which could consist of a variety of standing, walking, twisting, turning, sitting, bending, pushing, carrying and light lifting. This may be considered demanding physical activity.
Education
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: . If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: .
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
- Benefits
Expected salary: $88978 - 157415 per year
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