Physician Assistant (Traveling Veteran)

Physician Assistant

The Physician Assistant will independently manage patients with acute and chronic conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention. Additional duties include:

• Develops and implements individualized care plans to achieve optimal health outcomes and disease management.
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Orders and interprets labs, diagnostic studies, and prescribes pharmacologic/non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services and coordinates interfacility consults for continuity of care.
• Performs pre-procedure evaluations and surgical clearances for in-house and community procedures.
• Travels to multiple VA sites and provides telehealth services when appropriate.
• Maintains effective communication with primary care teams and facility leadership ensuring updates and coordination in the plan of care.
• Facilitates transitions of care, including Geriatrics and Extended Care consults, and orders DME/prosthetics as needed.
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and contributes to performance improvement initiatives.
• Provides education to patients and their families.
• Engages in peer-to-peer consultations and supports evidence-based practice dissemination.
• Exemplifies ICARE values, Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
• Ensures compliance with VA policies, regulatory requirements, and patient safety standards.
• Participates in quality improvement, research, and professional development activities.
• Adjusts to different clinical environments, electronic health record systems, and protocols.
• Provides culturally competent care tailored to age, developmental, and lifestyle needs of Veterans.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Telework: (Ad-hoc)

Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

EDRP Authorized: Not Authorized

US Department of Veterans Affairs