Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

Job TitlePhysician AssistantDutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Across Medical services, a Physician Assistant is authorized to perform the following core medical functions, while working under close supervision of a designated physician; with limited independence in decision-making in care decisions. Duties for this position include but are not limited to:Provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult veterans, including evaluation and management of acute, episodic, and chronic conditionsPractices with appropriate clinical autonomy within granted privileges in collaboration with and supported by supervising internal medicine physician faculty.Serve as a primary provider on the Direct Care service and the General Internal Medicine/GIM Teaching services, managing daily patient care activities including admissions, ongoing management, care coordination, and discharge planningCoordinates and oversees inpatient care, coordinates timely communication, safe transitions of careProvides clinical guidance and continuity for Internal Medicine residents, medical students, and other trainees involved in patient careLead and support resident teams in addressing all aspects of inpatient care, with a focus on patient safety, high value care, and adherence to evidence based practicesDemonstrates accountability to established VA policies, procedures, and standards of careUtilizes advanced skills in assessment, diagnosis, clinical decision making, treatment planning and implementation of the patient's care planDelivers patient centered care to a diverse veteran population (ages 18 through geriatric) incorporating medical, psychosocial, spiritual, and cultural considerationsCollaborates with other members of the health care team to design and/or continuously improve the quality of care delivered to VeteransCare Management: Formulating, implementing, and managing long-term treatment plans for patients with acute, chronic, and complex diseases.Diagnostic Ordering: Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, specialized diagnostic imaging (e.g., X-rays, CT scans, MRIs), and electrocardiograms (EKGs).Prescriptions & Orders: Writing medical orders and prescribing medications in alignment with VA national formularies, federal laws, and applicable state regulations.Consults & Referrals: Initiating specialty consults within the VA infrastructure and coordinating requests for non-VA community care.Patient Education: Counseling veterans and their families regarding preventive care, health promotion, disease management, and the proper use of prescribed treatments.Electronic Health Records: Utilizing the VA's electronic charting systems (such as CPRS or updated platforms) to thoroughly document clinical notes, encounters, and consents.Performance Metrics: Maintaining strict compliance with VA performance guidelines, quality improvement initiatives, and safety metrics (e.g., SAIL metrics).Peer Review & Training: Participating in facility peer reviews, auditing clinical processes, and instructing or assisting medical residents with orders and VA navigational systems.Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is based on team: (1) Direct Care Team: These include weekends and holidays OR (2) Resident-Led Team: - Monday - Friday do not work holidays, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm