Physician Assistant (Urology)
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Initiates and accepts referrals to clinics and/or community agencies. The provider collaborates with other health care resources to insure timely and appropriate care of patients. Performs medical histories and physical examinations on patients, outpatients and consults as needed for an assigned group of patients, including, but not limited to Urology. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, radiologic and other diagnostic tests, initiates appropriate consultations and coordinates healthcare services. Follows the results of these studies. Potential to assist in the Procedure Room at the direction of the Supervising Physician. Perform minor procedures within their Scope of Practice Develops and implements treatment plans. Evaluates and revises treatment plans on an ongoing basis. Orders routine and non-routine medications as specified in patient's treatment plan. Provides patient health education and documents such following medical center policy. Health maintenance through regular monitoring, screening and provision of preventive services. Health education and promotion with documentation following medical center policy. Diagnosis and treats illnesses and injuries Plan and implement the health care needs of the patient Educates and counsels patients Facilitate patient referral to the appropriate physician or agency Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions Health education and promotion with documentation following medical center policy. Ensures adherence to patient service standards. Communicate plans with family and patients Manage prescription refills Coordinates virtual communication with patient and patient families. Participates in assessing needs for developing, implementing and evaluating the services continuous performance improvement plan. Attend committee meetings and improvement process activities to represent the Surgery service at the direction of the Chief of Surgery Service. Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgery Service or designee Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Discloser Report:
Not required 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. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. The candidate must meet the following:
(1) Graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations; and (2) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The candidate must have a current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for employment in VHA. English Language Proficiency:
PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d). Preferred
Experience:
The Physician Assistant will have experience working in Urology or Orthopedics. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated in paragraph 2 above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade for appointment or promotion eligibility. Requirements for appointment or promotion to a specific grade are based on the candidate's ability to demonstrate the elements described. a. Full Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements in paragraph 2, individuals appointed to this grade must meet all the following requirements:
Experience / Education. None beyond the basic requirements. b. Intermediate Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Full Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Individuals appointed or advanced to Intermediate Grade will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems and meet the following requirements:
(1) Experience / Education:
(a) 1 year of professional practice as a PA; or (b) Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program accredited by ARC-PA or by the U.S. Armed Forces; or (c) Master's degree from a PA training program certified by ARC-PA or in another health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. c. Senior Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Intermediate Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Individuals appointed or advanced to Senior Grade will have demonstrated the behaviors or responsibilities listed in one or more of the following categories:
Clinical Proficiency, Education, Professional Development, Management/Administrative, and Research, as applicable to the assignment. (1) Experience / Education:
(a) 3 years of professional practice as a PA; or (b) 2 years of professional practice as a PA and successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program accredited by ARC-PA or by the U.S. Armed Forces; or (c) 2 years of professional practice as a PA and a Master's degree from a PA training program certified by ARC-PA or in another health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or (d) A Doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (2) Management/Administrative. One of the following responsibilities must be demonstrated:
(a) Evaluates service level patient care delivery systems and validates or identifies barriers to safe, effective care. Presents findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials and participates in implementation of changes. (b) Manages patient quality management data bases such as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) if assigned. (c) Serves on service or facility committees/task forces if applicable to the assignment. (d) Coordinates consult referrals within the service assigned. (e) Coordinates and facilitates inter-service agreements. d. Chief Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Senior Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Appointment or promotion to Chief Grade is based on the individual's demonstrated high level of clinical expertise, leadership ability, and the ability to function with a high degree of autonomy. Further, the PA candidate for Chief Grade will have demonstrated all the requirements of one or more of the following categories:
Management/Administrative, Clinical Proficiency, Professional Development and Research. (1) Experience / Education:
(a) Generally, an individual in this grade is able to demonstrate the behaviors listed in the areas below after 5 years of professional practice as a PA; and, (b) The minimum education for this grade is a Master's Degree from a PA training program accredited by ARC-PA or in a health-related field of study. However, experience as a PA may be substituted for the Master's degree where the individual has an equivalent knowledge of the profession and has successfully undertaken a combination of difficult or complex assignments in several clinical, administrative, research and educational arenas which required a high degree of competence. (2) Management/Administrative (a) Accepts substantial and continuing responsibility for managing or coordinating a healthcare program including follow-up actions to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies required by internal and external review organizations and accrediting bodies, and; (b) Successfully integrates the activities of the employee's assignment with other patient care programs at the facility or with similar programs on a broader geographic basis, and; (c) Develops policies and procedures and participates in executive level decision making deliberations, and; (d) Participates in long range program planning and model development for effective delivery of services, and; (e) Performs a full range of administrative duties relative to the assignment. (3) Clinical Competencies (a) Evaluates facility patient care delivery systems and validates or identifies barriers to safe, effective care. Presents findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials and participates in implementation of changes, and; (b) Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies, and; (c) Facilitates the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers and other health care personnel, and; (d) Exhibits exceptional clinical skills and consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients. References:
VA Handbook 5005/78, Part II, Appendix G8, dated September 5, 2014. Physical Requirements:
Requires lifting 45 pounds and over; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and repeated bending (approx. 2 hours). Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Initiates and accepts referrals to clinics and/or community agencies. The provider collaborates with other health care resources to insure timely and appropriate care of patients. Performs medical histories and physical examinations on patients, outpatients and consults as needed for an assigned group of patients, including, but not limited to Urology. Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory, radiologic and other diagnostic tests, initiates appropriate consultations and coordinates healthcare services. Follows the results of these studies. Potential to assist in the Procedure Room at the direction of the Supervising Physician. Perform minor procedures within their Scope of Practice Develops and implements treatment plans. Evaluates and revises treatment plans on an ongoing basis. Orders routine and non-routine medications as specified in patient's treatment plan. Provides patient health education and documents such following medical center policy. Health maintenance through regular monitoring, screening and provision of preventive services. Health education and promotion with documentation following medical center policy. Diagnosis and treats illnesses and injuries Plan and implement the health care needs of the patient Educates and counsels patients Facilitate patient referral to the appropriate physician or agency Evaluates and clarifies clinical conditions Health education and promotion with documentation following medical center policy. Ensures adherence to patient service standards. Communicate plans with family and patients Manage prescription refills Coordinates virtual communication with patient and patient families. Participates in assessing needs for developing, implementing and evaluating the services continuous performance improvement plan. Attend committee meetings and improvement process activities to represent the Surgery service at the direction of the Chief of Surgery Service. Other clinical and administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Surgery Service or designee Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 am to 4:
30 pm Financial Discloser Report:
Not required 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. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. The candidate must meet the following:
(1) Graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations; and (2) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The candidate must have a current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is required for employment in VHA. English Language Proficiency:
PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d). Preferred
Experience:
The Physician Assistant will have experience working in Urology or Orthopedics. Grade Determinations:
In addition to the basic requirements stated in paragraph 2 above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade for appointment or promotion eligibility. Requirements for appointment or promotion to a specific grade are based on the candidate's ability to demonstrate the elements described. a. Full Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements in paragraph 2, individuals appointed to this grade must meet all the following requirements:
Experience / Education. None beyond the basic requirements. b. Intermediate Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Full Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Individuals appointed or advanced to Intermediate Grade will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems and meet the following requirements:
(1) Experience / Education:
(a) 1 year of professional practice as a PA; or (b) Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program accredited by ARC-PA or by the U.S. Armed Forces; or (c) Master's degree from a PA training program certified by ARC-PA or in another health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. c. Senior Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Intermediate Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Individuals appointed or advanced to Senior Grade will have demonstrated the behaviors or responsibilities listed in one or more of the following categories:
Clinical Proficiency, Education, Professional Development, Management/Administrative, and Research, as applicable to the assignment. (1) Experience / Education:
(a) 3 years of professional practice as a PA; or (b) 2 years of professional practice as a PA and successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program accredited by ARC-PA or by the U.S. Armed Forces; or (c) 2 years of professional practice as a PA and a Master's degree from a PA training program certified by ARC-PA or in another health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or (d) A Doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (2) Management/Administrative. One of the following responsibilities must be demonstrated:
(a) Evaluates service level patient care delivery systems and validates or identifies barriers to safe, effective care. Presents findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials and participates in implementation of changes. (b) Manages patient quality management data bases such as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) if assigned. (c) Serves on service or facility committees/task forces if applicable to the assignment. (d) Coordinates consult referrals within the service assigned. (e) Coordinates and facilitates inter-service agreements. d. Chief Grade. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Senior Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Appointment or promotion to Chief Grade is based on the individual's demonstrated high level of clinical expertise, leadership ability, and the ability to function with a high degree of autonomy. Further, the PA candidate for Chief Grade will have demonstrated all the requirements of one or more of the following categories:
Management/Administrative, Clinical Proficiency, Professional Development and Research. (1) Experience / Education:
(a) Generally, an individual in this grade is able to demonstrate the behaviors listed in the areas below after 5 years of professional practice as a PA; and, (b) The minimum education for this grade is a Master's Degree from a PA training program accredited by ARC-PA or in a health-related field of study. However, experience as a PA may be substituted for the Master's degree where the individual has an equivalent knowledge of the profession and has successfully undertaken a combination of difficult or complex assignments in several clinical, administrative, research and educational arenas which required a high degree of competence. (2) Management/Administrative (a) Accepts substantial and continuing responsibility for managing or coordinating a healthcare program including follow-up actions to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies required by internal and external review organizations and accrediting bodies, and; (b) Successfully integrates the activities of the employee's assignment with other patient care programs at the facility or with similar programs on a broader geographic basis, and; (c) Develops policies and procedures and participates in executive level decision making deliberations, and; (d) Participates in long range program planning and model development for effective delivery of services, and; (e) Performs a full range of administrative duties relative to the assignment. (3) Clinical Competencies (a) Evaluates facility patient care delivery systems and validates or identifies barriers to safe, effective care. Presents findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials and participates in implementation of changes, and; (b) Exhibits leadership in initiating changes in patient care programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies, and; (c) Facilitates the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers and other health care personnel, and; (d) Exhibits exceptional clinical skills and consistently demonstrates a high level of expertise in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients. References:
VA Handbook 5005/78, Part II, Appendix G8, dated September 5, 2014. Physical Requirements:
Requires lifting 45 pounds and over; pushing (approx. 2 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers and both hands; walking and standing from 3-5 hours and repeated bending (approx. 2 hours). Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4. Far visions correctable in one eye to 20/50 and to 20/100 in the other. Must have depth perception and ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Hearing aid is permitted.
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0603 Physician Assistant - Salary Range:
$85,556 to $170,800 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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