This job is closed
Applications are no longer available for this announcement. Explore current related opportunities below.
Job description
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
William S
Middleton Veterans Hospital employs Physician Assistants in the Primary Care Service Line
The Physician Assistant is an integral part of the primary care team and is called upon for several important duties
The Physician Assistant (PA) is an individual who is a graduate of an accredited PA program approved by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant(ARC-PA).Medical prescribing privileges for controlled substances can only be granted in accordance with the Federal Controlled Substances Act and applicable regulations
In order to prescribe controlled substances - the health care practitioner's state of licensure or registration must permit him or her to do so
PA's function as agents of their supervising physician within their identified scope of practice
The Primary Care PA assists in preparation of the patient to include but not limited to teaching - accumulating data and medical problems - and as needed - presenting patient-centered discussion of medical problems with his/her supervising Physician
Major duties - but not limited to: Maintain medical record entries which reflect the patient\'s healthcare
Act as the focal point of the designated outpatient clinic by being the contact person for all other consultant-specialty services regarding patient care
Ensure that the care is coordinated and communicated to the patient
Provide services as directed to meet the needs of the patient population being served by the medical center
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served by the Madison VA Hospital
Demonstrate the knowledge of the changes associated with aging and possess the ability to provide care based upon physical - psycho/social - cultural - safety and other age-related factors as noted in the competencies described in departmental and/or until specific policies and procedures
Demonstrate expertise in all elements of the patient\'s health care process Perform history and physical examinations to industry standard
Perform duties within scope of practice to the standards set forth by the supervising Physician
Use effective decision-making and leadership in the application of the care of the patient
Perform special examinations as assigned by the Section Chief Primary Care
Performs These examinations in accordance with established guidelines/protocols
Maintain clinic schedule and informs proper parties of same
Maintain lines of communication between referring hospitals so that referrals are made without problems
Attend learning sessions - which will foster better care
Guide patients and families in obtaining the best service and information from Internal/external sources
Assist with the total care of the patients\' medical needs including performing history and physical examinations
Order diagnostic studies such - but not limited to - laboratory tests - x-rays - electrocardiograms (EKG's) - evaluating the results and providing the necessary follow-up care
Provide on-going outpatient care for assigned patients
Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities
Initiate and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies
Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and use of prescribed treatments and drugs
Act within the guidelines established by their scope of practice Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - day shift
TBD by service needs EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Learn more Pay: Competitive salary - annual performance bonus - regular salary increases Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.