Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program EDRP - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant will work in the Ambulatory Care service and in the provision of patient care and will perform the following duties: Admission - history and physical - diagnostic gender-specific examinations
• Review charts
• Interact with physician(s) outside the VA
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• All orders - progress notes - consultation requests - and history and physician examinations which are written by the PA will clearly be identified as such in the written or electronic medical records
• Ordering diagnostic studies - such as laboratory tests - X-rays - mammograms
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care - medical conditions - and use of prescribed treatments and drugs
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:45am - 4:15pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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