Physician Assistant - Primary Care Mental Health Integration

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is hiring a Physician Assistant for the Wyoming VA Clinic to provide Primary Care Mental Health Integration care to Veterans in an Outpatient setting
• ROUTINE DUITIES: The PA is authorized to perform the following duties as granted
• During the performance of the following duties - a staff physician must be available for consultation by telephone and - if summoned - be physically present at the site of the procedure within a reasonable period of time
• In addition to the routine duties shown below - you are authorized to perform the following Emergency Duties for patients with a life-threatening situation where a physician is not immediately available
• A physician will be summoned as soon as possible
• Basic Life Support in accordance with current Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation standards
• Monitor and stabilize life-threatening traumatic injuries until emergency medical service arrives
• Initial treatment of acute respiratory failure
• Other routine duties include: Administrative duties such as Quality Assurance - Peer Review - serving on various committees as may be directed by the Service Chief or administration
• Function as a PA in both IP and OP settings as assigned
• Precept Physician Assistant students
• Provide healthcare classes to patients and/or staff
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
• 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Hours may vary based on Veteran's needs
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact View email address on click.appcast.io - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized