Family Medicine, Physician Assistant (PA) - Primary Care

Job Description

Description

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in  Cookeville TN . In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.

Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America's veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We provide a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.

As a Primary Care Physician Assistant, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
• Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
• Develop and implement patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity
• of care.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory
• tests, etc.
• Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
• Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with
• these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
• Completes the documentation of the medical record within twenty-four 24 hours of
• a patient encounter.
• Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
• Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation and response to patient requests.
• Agrees to cross cover other providers, including alerts and notifications.
• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BPAS or a related field) required. Master’s degree (MPAS) preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited program for physician assistants, including preceptorship.
• Certification by applicable professional organization.
• Minimum five-years of combined approved academic training and healthcare experience required, or as VA contractual requirements specify. Experience as a physician assistant must be in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills.
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
• Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards.
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.