Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology

Summary St. Cloud VA Health Care System is seeking a Physician Assistant - Hematology/Oncology to serve Veterans at our Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) locations--Brainerd - Alexandria and Montevideo. This position is full time - residing at the Alexandria - MN location - requiring at least 75% travel between the locations. This vacancy is posted as a Physician - Physician Assistant - and Advanced Practice Nurse for one position. Please apply to the appropriate announcement for consideration. Duties The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being The Hematology/Oncology Physician Assistant (PA) position is within the Primary and Specialty Medicine Service Line Duties include chronic disease management - preventative health care and evaluation of episodic acute illness to a predominately male population Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties: Assesses and documents medical history - diagnosis - and plan of care Initiates - orders - and evaluates plans of care for panel of outpatient clients Provides follow-up exams for mediation management and monitoring Provides patient/family education regarding disease process - risk factor - symptom control - and treatment( including use of medication) Consults with other providers and multidisciplinary team Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hoc Only Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized #J-18808-Ljbffr