Physician Assistant

3 months ago

Memphis, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The VAMC in Memphis, Tennessee is recruiting for Four Physician Assistants to serve as full-time medical service Physician Assistants. The position is accountable to the Chief of Cardiology, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.



Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

  • The Physician Assistant (PA) - Cardiology is a clinician dedicated to delivering care for cardiology inpatient and ambulatory patients; the primary area of responsibility will involve clinical performance and documentation of health care delivery for Veterans according to VHA standards.
  • The Cardiology PA examines and assesses cardiology clinic outpatients and is responsible for participating in all aspects of care for the cardiology patient, some general medicine patients, cardiology telemedicine patients, and pacemaker and implantable cardiac defibrillator interrogation and programming.
  • Responsibilities include diagnosis, management, treatment, telephone consultation, patient triage, telemedicine, and cardiac device-related problems. The Cardiology PA works in close collaboration with Attending Cardiologists, Cardiology Fellows, other Cardiology RNPs, Cath/EP Lab RNs, and support staff.
  • This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility in their area of expertise to assume clinical, consultative, educational, research, and administrative duties under the supervision of the collaborating physician.
  • The PA practices cardiology with a focus on preventative care, screenings, and inpatient and outpatient specialty clinical care. Approximately 90% of the PA's time is dedicated to developing and maintaining an interdisciplinary approach to the care of cardiology patients.
  • Various and diverse ambulatory clinic locations mean that the PA's assessment skills and breadth of knowledge must be superior. In addition, the PA must be a highly effective communicator to negotiate with consultants at the VAMC regarding the triaging of patients referred if applicable.
  • The Cardiology PA assesses patients, performs histories and physicals, orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies, initiates consults and referrals, prescribes medications, and formulates, initiates, and evaluates health care teaching for cardiac patients and their families. In addition to seeing patients in the clinic, the Cardiology PA may be required to also perform exercise treadmill tests and supervise the medical portion of cardiac nuclear stress tests.
  • Provide comprehensive guideline-directed evidence-based care to patients with heart diseases including coronary artery disease (CAD) and structural heart interventions.
  • Manages cardiology consults by reviewing, triaging, and completing consults including electronic cardiology consults.
  • Order appropriate diagnostic procedures and acts on results.
  • Prescribes individualized pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of CAD and structural heart concerns and related medical problems for the promotion of quality of life, wellness, and improved outcomes as demonstrated by reduction of hospitalizations and/or urgent care visits.
  • Educate patients, significant others, and affiliated medical center staff on health care issues (i.e. medications, diet, lifestyle changes and follow-up).
  • Facilitate the completion of informed consent prior to the procedure.
  • Admits and discharges patients to OBS units, outpatient or inpatient status post invasive/interventional cardiac procedures.
  • Collaborates with the patients, cardiology staff and other stakeholders to arrange for the safe and effective performance of planned procedures, i.e. including coronary angiograms, percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and its variants, computed tomography angiography (CTAs) and other related imaging procedures, structural heart disease interventions (e.g. percutaneous valve procedures, left atrial appendage device (LAAO) implant, patient foramen ovale (PFO) closures, closure of shunts and leaks, Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). There will always be a need to learn and participate in managing new additional procedures that are periodically added to the program to enhance the care of veterans.
  • Is accessible to answer patient questions pre and post-procedure in person, by phone call, or telemedicine if needed
  • Collaborate with multiple other disciplines including primary care, hospice, palliative care, and nephrology.
  • Other Clinical duties assigned by the collaborating physician or the supervisor.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be eligible for highly qualified applicants.

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more.

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