Physician Assistant - Primary Care Mental Health Integration

Summary 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. Duties 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr