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Job description
Overview
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families - caregivers - and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): APPROVED! Learn more.
Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant for primary care functions as a member of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) or a Float Practitioner whose primary areas of responsibility will involve performance of - and documentation of health care delivery for veterans according to VHA and DVAHCS PC standards within the VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center & Clinics (SORCC) catchment area. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Duties include but not limited to: Utilizes various encounter methods including face to face visits - telephone visits - and VA video connect visits (VVC)
May be assigned to either any of the outpatient clinics or serve as a Float Practitioner where they will provide coverage in the area of greatest need - often times filling in for other providers or covering vacant positions within the VA SORCC catchment area
Practices general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care
Independently manages a panel of patients with complex - chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management
Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify - analyze - and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients
Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs and health condition
Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions that support the patient's ability to maintain or regain their health status
Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions - achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics
Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated
Sets clinical care goals - short and long term - in collaboration with patient provider(s) - and family members
Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical - social - and behavioral conditions with a focus on self-management - prevention and wellness based on the patient's health goals and needs
Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those we serve
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): 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
Learn more
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Logistics
Contact - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Recruitment/or Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized
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Worksite address
smyrna, GA, 30081, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.