About this opportunity
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Physician Assistant - Cardiology Electrophysiology opportunity in iowa city, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
The Iowa City Veterans Affairs Health Care System (ICVAHCS) is seeking a Full-Time - Physician Assistant - Cardiology Electrophysiology to join the Specialty Care Service Line at the VAMC in Iowa City - Iowa.
Duties
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
Duties include - but are not limited to: Provides patient support and education during outpatient clinic visits and procedures and treatments
Demonstrates appropriate telephone courtesy by identifying themselves and their service or workstation when answering the phones and responding to the callers in a polite and courteous manner
If unable to satisfy the caller's needs - takes message including the caller's name and phone number and forward message to the appropriate individual in a timely manner
Obtains a relevant health and medical history
Performs appropriate cardiology-focused physical examination based on age and history
Assesses urgency of patient care needs based on sound clinical principals during face-to face encounters - video (telemedicine) encounters and telephone triage
Assumes accountability for coordination of patient care in Cardiology as well as telephone care needs during clinic administrative hours
Triages Cardiology consultation requests and follows up to track timely scheduling and completion of Cardiology consultation appointments
Plans - evaluates - and implements care for the needs of patients with acute and/or chronic Cardiovascular disease in the ambulatory care and inpatient setting
Performs and reports consultations for potential Cardiology related problems
Mid-level providers who function - as consultants (i.e. - respond to submitted consultation) must have their consults co-signed by an attending physician
This does not apply to the submission of consultations or day-to-day writing of outpatient notes
The Physician Assistant (PA) in Cardiology Electrophysiology will be directly responsible to the Heart Rhythm Service Medical Director - Cardiology Section Chief - and Specialty Medicine Service Line Chief
During assignment to the outpatient or inpatient units - any of the credentialed physicians in the above stated service line will act as alternative collaborating physicians
Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory - qualification - and performance requirements are met
Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Alternative work hours - if desired - should be agreed upon at the time of hire
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.
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Who can apply
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