About this opportunity
Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs lists this Spinal Cord - Physician Assistant opportunity in augusta, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Summary
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
Duties
Our hospital provides primary care and specialty health services - including mental health services - physical therapy and rehabilitation - spinal cord injury treatment - and more
Located on the Georgia/South Carolina border - the city of Augusta - GA lies on the Savannah River - which supports its diverse economic endeavors as well as vast recreation options
The city is the center point of the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) - a 13-county region that includes both Georgia and South Carolina
It is located within close proximity to many major southern destinations including Atlanta - Columbia - and Charlotte
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Position Summary: The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare provider within the Spinal Cord Injury (SCI/D) Service
The PA delivers outpatient medical care to Veterans with spinal cord injury and related neurological impairments
Duties include assessment - diagnosis - treatment planning - health promotion - chronic disease management - rehabilitation-focused care - and coordination of services under the supervision of a Staff Physician
Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Manage a designated panel of SCI/D patients in collaboration with supervising physicians - following approved clinical privileges Perform comprehensive SCI-focused clinical assessments - including neurological and functional evaluations
Order - interpret - and apply results of diagnostic studies within PA scope
Prescribe medications and therapies permitted by licensure - facility policy - and credentialing - with physician oversight
Develop - update - and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to SCI/D patient needs
Initiate referrals to internal and external specialty services and coordinate follow-up care
Modify treatment plans based on patient response - clinical findings - and interdisciplinary team input
B
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Participate in interdisciplinary SCI team meetings and contribute to care planning discussions
Coordinate continuity of care across hub and spoke settings - collaborating with physicians - nurses - therapists - social workers - and others
Communicate effectively with team members to support seamless patient transitions and clinical coordination
C
Patient and Caregiver Education Provide education on SCI-related health issues - preventive care practices - long-term condition management - and rehabilitation needs
Support patient self-management strategies and address caregiver questions related to SCI/D care
D
Documentation and Compliance Document all patient encounters in accordance with VHA standards - regulatory requirements - and SCI service expectations
Meet SCI FPPE/OPPE competency indicators applicable to PA practice
Complete required clinical reminders - monitoring protocols - and ensure timely closure of consults
E
Professional Standards Demonstrate professional conduct - ethical practice - and adherence to SCI/D Service and VHA policies
Participate in quality improvement initiatives - patient safety activities - and clinical process evaluations
Maintain compliance with facility credentialing - privileging - and continuing education requirements
III
SCI-Specific Clinical Competencies Perform functional assessments of Veterans with spinal cord injury
Conduct comprehensive neurological examinations - including ISNCSCI/AIS assessments when permitted by credentialing
Contribute to development of rehabilitation-focused - interdisciplinary care plans
Coordinate specialty-specific care - including medical - surgical - rehabilitation - and ancillary services
Conduct safe prescribing - medication reconciliation - and adherence monitoring
Complete SCI documentation requirements - reminders - and specialty-specific monitoring activities
IV
Supervisory Controls The PA practices under the supervision of a designated Staff Physician and receives general oversight from the SCI/D Service Chief or designee
Clinical performance is continually reviewed through facility FPPE/OPPE processes
V
Qualifications Must meet VA Physician Assistant Qualification Standards
Must hold an active PA license and national certification
Must maintain continuing education and clinical privileges
Experience in SCI - rehabilitation medicine - neurology - or related fields is preferred
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday
part-time (28 hours per week) schedule to be arranged based on the needs of the agency.
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Worksite address
augusta, GA, 30910, US
Who can apply
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