Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a leading 1A VA facility consistently rated among the highest quality VA facilities in the country. A full spectrum of patient care services is offered by the Minneapolis VA including interventional radiology - radiation and surgical oncology - long term care and rehab - and a national renowned spinal cord injury clinic.

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• Paul area is consistently voted one of the best places to live and work in the nation
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• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 0800-1630 The GI Physician Assistant is responsible for management of outpatient Gastroenterology patients including diagnosis/management/treatment of GI and Hepatology patients in the clinic and by Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT)
• Additional responsibilities include telephone consultation - triage of consults - coordination of veteran care
• The GI Physician Assistant works in close collaboration with Attending Gastroenterologist - Hepatologists - and support staff
• Additional Duties: - Participate in the care of patients seen in various outpatient clinics - including but not limited to GI - Hepatology and CVT
• - Coordination of veteran care related to GI and Hepatology conditions - surveillance - diagnosis - treatment - and Veteran education to maintain or improve health - Serve as consultant to nursing staff in initiating and implementing problem solving strategies for the patient with complex gastro problems
• - Coordinates and participates in research designed specifically to improve quality of services provided by GI and Hepatology staff
• - Coordinate and participate in the implementation of clinical practice guidelines used within the GI/Hepatology Section or across departmental - divisional - or section lines
• - Serve as a resource to PCP for veteran management
• - Support and enhance VAPHS philosophy and goals
• - Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups - and establish relationships with professional and/or other health-related groups within the community
• - Develop a professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in patient care and healthcare delivery.- Other responsibilities as assigned