Physician Assistant

1 week ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant to join our team in the Radiology Service at the VAMC in Lexington, Kentucky. As a Physician Assistant, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the effective delivery of state-of-the-art care.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide medical orders on patients assigned to the service for care, under the supervision of the designated Chief of Radiology.
  • Perform diagnostic and therapeutic radiologic procedures requiring fluoroscopic guidance, including upper gastrointestinal studies, barium enemas, hysterosalpingograms, and arthrograms.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans and implement therapeutic interventions for inpatients.
  • Provide education and counseling to patients and families on health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention.
  • Participate in staff meetings, hospital committees, and peer review processes to improve patient care and services.
Requirements
  • Graduate of a training program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations.
  • Master's degree in any discipline or Bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a PA.
  • Successful completion of the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
  • Active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in Interventional Radiology and Utilization Management.
Working Conditions

This position requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting of equipment and/or patients to provide patient care. The ability to move about to accomplish tasks, such as assisting with patient ambulation and moving one patient area to the next, is also required.

This position requires the raising of objects from a lower position to a higher position or the movement of objects horizontally from position to position. Lifting may be done to move a patient from one location to the next, i.e., from the exam table to the chair, and in the movement of equipment or supplies.

This position is typically non-sedentary, and frequently involves being in the standing position.

Additional Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. 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.


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