Physician Assistant-Spinal Cord Injury-Open Continuous Announcement

Summary The Physician Assistant will be selected to provide daily support for the activities of an established outpatient clinic in the SCI/D center – the emerging Telehealth Program – expanding the Home Health program and potentially to support on‑going research projects for a major SCI/D treatment center. Based on the interest and skillset of the incumbent and service needs, cross coverage for the SCI/D inpatient unit may also be part of the responsibilities. Ongoing collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 – 2026. The initial cut‑off date for referral of eligible applications is October 21 – 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as‑needed basis until positions are filled. The Physician Assistant duties include: Providing support to SCI/D patients across the spectrum of care. Assessment and treatment of veterans with SCI/D in the SCI/D outpatient clinic and potentially inpatients admitted to the hospital. Collaboration with the tele‑health and home‑care nursing team to provide high‑level specialized care in the outpatient setting, working with the attending staff and interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to provide coordinated high‑quality care. Provides admission histories and physicals – admission orders – aftercare plans and discharge summaries. Communicating with patients in person and by phone to address their concerns and questions. Instructing patients and families in self‑care and treatment. Documenting assessments, diagnoses and plans of care in the clinical records. In collaboration with current physician assistants – provides on‑call coverage on Monday through Thursday (holidays excluded) from home. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work schedule: 07:30–16:00. Telework: Not available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Jobs