Physician Assistant - Pulmonary

Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) practices in Medical Specialty Service; Pulmonary Section to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PA provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management for ICU and Pulmonary patients. Summary The Physician Assistant (PA) practices in Medical Specialty Service; Pulmonary Section to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PA provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management for ICU and Pulmonary patients. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package The PA practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position FUNCTIONS OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients Major duties and responsibilities of the position: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services Provides education to patients and their families Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence Work Schedule: To be determined by the manager possible 12 hour tour of duty (work schedule may change based on the agency's needs) Telework: Not Available Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Salary Range: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I): $125 -137 - $166 -431 Physician Assistant-II (PA-II): $136 -399 - $181 -400 Physician Assistant-III (PA-III): $159 -248 - $211 -795 #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs