Physician Assistant
Location: Riverton Wyoming
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician Assistant right now, this career will be placed in Wyoming. More details about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 700374 (Include # on all documents)
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
The Sheridan VA Medical Center is currently recruiting for a Physician Assistant for the Riverton Community Based Outpatient Clinic, located in Riverton, Wyoming. This position will be filled with either a Physician Assistant or a Nurse Practitioner and is being recruited under both disciplines simultaneously. This announcement's closing date may be extended until a qualified applicant has been selected. Applications will be referred to the selecting official a weekly basis starting 07/23/2012.
As a VA Physician Assistant, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Special Employment Consideration: Individuals eligible for the following appointments are encouraged to apply: 5 CFR 213.3102 "u", Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities ; mental retardation, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities; and Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.
Tour of Duty: Administrative Tour (Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with one extended hours clinic per week. Scheduled hours will not exceed 40 hours per week). It is possible that clinic hours may be extended to weekend offerings in the future.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be available for a highly qualified candidate.
Salary is set by the Professional Standards Board and is based upon education and years/type of experience.
This position is part of the Bargaining Unit.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Full, unrestricted, Licensure, Registration, or Certification required
DUTIES:
The incumbent will be responsible for a panel of patients and will be expected to manage these patients and to assist with meeting the primary care needs of outpatients . The incumbent will be expected to have regular clinical hours.
The selected individual will deliver comprehensive and direct health care services to patients; collaborate with other health care providers to provide health promotion, disease prevention, and management of medical and psychiatric illness/injury (acute/long term); manage case load of patients with both medical and psychiatric health conditions; assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate care that promotes wellness and prevents disease and/or injury and disability; order and interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures; prescribe, administer, and evaluate pharmcotherapeutic and non-pharmcotherapeutic regimes; provide patient and family education and counseling.
Additionally, the incumbent will possess the ability to function autonomously within a defined scope of practice as well as in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers and accountable for the delivery of comprehensive health and preventative care services. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
Performing initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients.
Providing ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients.
Screening outpatients to determine need for further care.
Prescribing medications within defined scope of practice.
Ordering diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKGs).
Carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities.
Drawing blood specimens for testing and performing other comparable lab procedures
Initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special test and studies.
Dictating notes on procedures performed for which the PA is responsible.
Providing education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must:
Be a United States citizen;
Education or Training: The candidate must meet one of the following:
A bachelorÂ's degree (Masters preferred) from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); or
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelorÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; or
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as an independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist, or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years.
Certification. As of March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of PhysicianÂ's Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to non-certified PAÂ's on VA rolls as of that date.
Incumbent must meet and maintain at all time the physical requirements required for this position.
Individuals appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
The primary patient care area is the Rock Springs Community Based Outpatient Clinic. The PAÂ's practice is based on skill, experience, and education and has a direct impact on patient outcomes for the assigned area and the facility as a whole.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.
Associate Grade: None beyond basic requirements.
Full Grade: Successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the following abilities. Completion of one of the following requirements: (Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements can demonstrate these skills after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA.)
Ability to work effectively with patients, families or significant others, with professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services; and
Ability to provide effective care to patients; i.e. assesses, plans, implements, documents, evaluates patient care; manages care for assigned patients; initiates effective actions in emergencies; or
A BachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA and practice as a PA which demonstrates abilities such as those described above. (Generally, individuals attaining the education level specified can demonstrate the abilities described above after approximately 1 year of practice as a PA); or
MasterÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a baccalaureate degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA; or
MasterÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA.
Intermediate Grade: The PA is able to perform more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures than PAs at Full grade and seeks guidance from the supervising physician less frequently than PAs at lower grade levels and more readily identifies complex patient care situations where referral to the supervising physician is required. Completion of requirements in one of the following paragraphs:
PA practice characterized by leadership in improving patient care; demonstrated ability to work effectively with others; and proficiency in one of the following four groups of behaviors. (Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements in section A of this appendix can successfully demonstrate one of these groups of behaviors after approximately 4 years of practice.)
Clinical Skills. Uses sound judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating patient care; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel; accurately documents and reports care; identifies, analyzes and resolves patient care problems whose resolution results in the significant improvement of care to patients; demonstrates such expertise in patient care so as to be recognized by others.
Managerial Skills. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; uses sound judgment in making decisions; is timely and accurate in corresponding and reporting; analyzes and resolves problems that impede the delivery of patient care and services.
Instructional Skills. Assesses, plans, implements, documents, and evaluates educational activities; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; uses effective and creative teaching methods; encourages active participation of learners in meeting their own needs.
Research Skills. Under supervisory guidance of the managing physician, accepts professional responsibility for a scientific investigation expected to result in a publishable addition to scientific knowledge; resolves problems ordinarily entailed in the accomplishment of a project; interprets findings; prepares reports and papers; or a bachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA and practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 3 years of practice as a PA; or a MasterÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a baccalaureate degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA; and practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA; or a MasterÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA; and practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA; or a Doctoral degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a baccalaureate or masterÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA.
Senior Grade: Practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors described below. (Generally, individuals with the education in section A of this appendix can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 6 years of practice as a PA.) Completion of the requirements in one of the following:
Working effectively with others on a consistent basis and establishing relationships with professional and/or other health care related groups in the community, and s ignificant and sustained contributions to the PA profession which may include publication or publishable works, membership on task forces, intramural or extramural committees, consulting, development of educational media, scientific inquiry, or use of creative approaches to enhance quality of patient care and productivity of providers, and p ractice as a PA characterized by leadership and accomplishments in developing and implementing programs to improve the delivery of patient care, and by proficiency in one of the following areas:
Clinical Practice. Systematically evaluates current clinical practice; initiates change in clinical practice based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; demonstrates such expertise in patient care that advice is sought by others. PAs involved in surgical procedures perform as first or second assistant to the surgeon in charge. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care programs;
Administration. Initiates changes in the system for delivering patient care based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; uses sound judgment in making decisions; manages staff; develops staff for patient care leadership assignments.
Education. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates educational programs and activities; initiates change in education programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; teaches effectively and creatively; provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of the education program.
Research. Demonstrates thorough grounding in research methodology; designs and conducts scientific inquiry; promotes and assists others in the application of findings from research and/or studies; guides and directs others in research activity; contributes through conducting scientifically meritorious inquiry and publishable findings; or a BachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 5 years of practice as a PA; or a MasterÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these after approximately 4 years of practice as a PA; or a MasterÂ's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those above. Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 4 years of practice as a PA; or a Doctoral degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelorÂ's or masters degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G8, Physician Assistant at http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc (also available in the local Human Resources Office).
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** 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. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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