Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant)

Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant Physician Assistant

The Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant Physician Assistant (PA), manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Specialties, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PA provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical management pathways. This position may include inpatient and outpatient care; it may also include completion of virtual/E-consults in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff. Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor. The PA works collaboratively across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other professional service lines. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non surgical management pathways.
• 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.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services.

Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4 PM VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.