Physician Assistant

Summary The NIC PA is a licensed practitioner who will provide high quality patient centered care to veterans in different services throughout VA Geriatric and Extended Care Service line. The incumbent serves as the Physician Assistant functions within an interdisciplinary staff consisting of physicians, nurses, technicians, administrative and clerical staff. Learn more about this agency Duties Serves in management of all GEC Community Care consults and requests for additional services as directed. Demonstrate sound decision-making skills, both clinical and administrative, which bring credit to the profession. Participates in multidisciplinary activities involving the treatment plan and discharge plans of patients admitted to the bed services as assigned. Utilizes problem solving methodologies to resolve problems that impact patient care or staff performance. Ability to review patients both clinical and administratively to determine eligibility for Care in the Community Geriatrics care services. Provides guidance to all staff assigned to GEC Community Care Service. Assists in the training of staff and other stakeholders in the use of GEC Community Care Service. Assists in the coordination of care with outside providers using knowledge of the resources and specialty care available in the VA. Facilitates ongoing communication between GEC Community Care Service staff and leadership to evaluate data and review workload demands. Fosters team-oriented environment among staff to work collaboratively with administrative staff and other clinical staff within the GEC Community Care Service staff, building trust Participates in and attends medical center committees assigned. Revises work schedules and assignments on short notice to meet frequent, abrupt, and unpredictable changes in prescribed workloads and deadlines Other duties as assigned On call weekend coverage as needed. Other duties as assigned by GEC On call after hours and weekdays weekend coverage in GEC Geriatric and Palliative care clinic coverage VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 0730 - 1600 Telework: Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of employment All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Community care consult management, Microsoft Office Excel, power Point, Word, H&Ps and discharge planning knowledge. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is VN-III. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of VN-I to VN-III. Education Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. 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