Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant (Only for Current Permanent Employees of South Texas VA Health Care System)

This Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) is open ONLY to Current Permanent Employees of the South Texas VA Health Care System.
This announcement is open to enable Physician Assistants within the South Texas VA Health Care System to communicate their desire for reassignment to a different physician assistant position. Applications expire every 90 days in order to keep the applicant pool current, and applicants should update their application every 90 days.
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
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Open to current, permanent employees of the South Texas VA Healthcare System.
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The Physician Assistant provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals. South Texas Veterans Health Care System, 7400 Merton Minter Blvd., Kerrville VA Hospital, 3600 Memorial Blvd, Kerrville, TX 78028
* Balcones Heights Outpatient Clinic, 4522 Fredericksburg Road, Suites A-10 and A-88, San Antonio, TX 78201
* Tejeda VA Outpatient Clinic, 5788 Eckhert Road, San Antonio, TX 78240
* Shavano Park Outpatient Clinic, 4350 Lockhill-Selma Road, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78249
* South Bexar/San Antonio Clinic, 4610 E Southcross Blvd Ste 100, San Antonio, TX 78222
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All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
* Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
* Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations.
* 2) Bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a PA.
* PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State.
* English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.Exceptions for Graduate PAs.
* (a) PAs who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not possess the required licensure, may be appointed, pending licensure, as a graduate PA on a temporary full-time appointment not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.b) Graduate PAs may only be appointed at the entry grade level and may not be promoted/converted until certification is obtained.
* (c) Temporary graduate PA appointments may not be extended beyond two years or converted to a new temporary appointment.
* NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license after receiving written notice of potential termination of such license by the State for professional misconduct, professional incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully restored (38 U.This requirement does not apply to licensed PAs currently employed by VA as of November 30, 1999, provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or certification
The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA. Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care.
Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems.
Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions.
Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care.
PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs, and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by
:Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care.
Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).
Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and other health care personnel.
Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes.
Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Your application, resume, C.V., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., spiritual; community; Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.