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Physician Assistant

2 months ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Department of Veterans Affairs Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Physician Assistant to join our team at the Department of Veterans Affairs. As a Physician Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality medical care to our patients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations
  • Provide and coordinate medical care for assigned patients, including establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care
  • Evaluate outpatients to determine the need for further health care
  • Order and interpret diagnostic testing results and therapeutic modalities
  • Order ancillary services, including but not limited to, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc.
  • Order VA specialty service consults and initiating requests for non-VA medical care and consults in accordance with VHA and local facility policy and procedures
  • Order or prescribe devices, supplies, and durable medical equipment
  • Order or prescribe medications for patients under their care
  • May initiate and renew non-formulary medications when established
  • Admit and discharge patients in consultation with, and on behalf of, the attending physician
  • Obtain and document informed consent for treatments and procedures for which the Physician Assistant is responsible according to the Hospital Policy Memorandum on Informed Consent
  • Provide education and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs
  • Telehealth Modalities may be utilized for the provision of care by an authorized provider pursuant to Service level guidance, required training and instruction, and in collaboration with the Facility Telehealth Coordinator (FTC)
  • Perform certain minor surgical/therapeutic procedures including but not limited to: suturing/closure of lacerations, removal of sutures and staples, obtaining biopsies, incision and drainage of abscess or superficial thrombosis, skin and soft tissue biopsies, removal or exchange of indwelling drains or tubes, insertion or removal of peripheral venous or arterial catheters, removal of central venous catheters, wound debridement/cultures/VAC dressing application and changes, nitrogen skin applications, insertion and irrigation of Foley catheters, insertion and irrigation of nasogastric tubes, administration of local and topical anesthesia
Requirements
  • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States
  • Education: 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
  • Certification: Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
  • Licensure: Must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia
  • English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
  • Physical Standards: Must pass a pre-employment examination
Grade Requirements

In addition to the basic requirements above, all applicants must also meet one of the following grade requirements for a specific grade level.

Physician Assistant-I (PA-I): None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level.

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA.

This practice may include, but is not limited to:

  • Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care
  • Ability to perform patient history and physical
  • Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient

This is a permanent position with the Department of Veterans Affairs. The selected candidate will be required to serve a probationary period.

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)

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Must pass pre-employment physical examination.