Physician Assistant - Pulmonary

Job Title

Physician Assistant

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

US Department of Veterans Affairs