Physician Assistant

2 weeks ago


Miami, Florida, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and will remain on file through 12/31/2024. The first cut-off date is 2/21/2024. Eligible applicants will then be referred every 2 weeks until positions are filled. Applications will only be accepted from All qualified U.S. Citizens.



Duties

As a Licensed Independent Provider, the Physician Assistant practices autonomously and in coordination with health care professionals and other individuals. The incumbent provides a wide range of health care services, including the diagnosis and management of acute, chronic and complex health problems; health promotion; disease prevention; health education; and counseling to individuals, families, groups and communities. Primary duties and responsibilities for all PAs include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing care for Veteran patients, sometimes under the review and/or co-signature of a physician.
  • Performing overall assessment of patients' conditions through history taking, record reviews, physical examinations, etc.
  • Diagnosing and developing individualized treatment plan in various clinical settings.
  • Writing orders for diagnostic testing including, but not limited to laboratory, X-rays, imaging studies/EKGs, ventilator management, blood and urine tests and any other special testing and studies whenever indicated.
  • Prescribing medications and providing education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition, prescribed treatments and drugs, diagnostic options, review of treatment plans, discussions of patient goals, etc.
  • Developing meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical, physiological, sociological and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses.
  • Contributing to the achievement of quality care standards, and actively participates in patient safety initiatives.
  • Establishing professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center, Outpatient Clinics (OPCs), and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs).
  • Providing telephone consultation; screening consults for appropriate and timely care prior to scheduling; and communicating with inpatient multidisciplinary team members, such as pharmacy, dietary, IT, lab, other specialists/providers.
  • Must be able to work independently, as allowed by VA policies, with delegated prescriptive authority for appropriate classes of medications.
  • Consulting with the physician where appropriate.
  • Maintaining continuing education as required by the specialty section and the appropriate professional licensing board.
  • Providing patient care in accordance with professional standards, core values and commitment to service excellence.
  • Must demonstrate expertise in making medical judgments.
Other duties and responsibilities for specific specialty areas include, but are not limited to:
  • Providing comprehensive dermatology care to outpatients, including evaluations, consultations, examinations, diagnosis, follow-up, medical record documentation/record-keeping and correspondence
  • Performing minor procedures such as biopsies, shave biopsies, simple excisions, cryotherapy and intraregional injections
  • Working collaboratively with the primary care provider staff and provide dermatology training as needed.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor. The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs

Telework: Not authorized.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.

EDRP Authorized: Contact the VISN 8 Compensation Center of Excellence at if you have any questions or concerns. Learn more.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

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