Physician Assistant (Primary Care) Position Available In Catawba, North Carolina

Summary The Physician Assistant in Primary Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality

• timeliness
• and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission at the Hickory CBOC.

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive May Be Authorized for Highly Qualified Applicants. This is an Open-Continuous announcement that will remain open until the position is filled. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and will be sent to the hiring manager for consideration. Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Duties include but are not limited to the following: Demonstrates the ability to independently manage a panel of patients with complex

• chronic care issues using the best available evidence and national guidelines to achieve optimal population health and effective disease management Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with assigned Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary teams to identify
• analyze and coordinate internal and external resources to resolve care issues and meet the medical and psychosocial needs of assigned panel of patients Appropriately orders diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient’s age-specific needs and health condition Appropriately prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions that support the patient’s ability to maintain or regain their health status Monitors and documents the effectiveness of treatment interventions•achievement of institutional quality measures and performance metrics Initiates referrals/consults to the appropriate service when indicated vii Sets clinical care goals•short and long term•in collaboration with patient•provider(s)•and family members/caregivers Provides education to patients and their families regarding the complex medical•social•and behavioral conditions with a focus on self-management•prevention and wellness based on the patient’s health goals and needs Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity•Commitment•Advocacy•Respect•and Excellence which define our culture and strengthen our dedication to those Veterans the PA serves

Customer Services Requirements:

Meets the needs of customers while supporting the medical center and service missions Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients

• visitors
• volunteers
• and all medical center staff) in a courteous
• tactful
• and respectful manner Provides the customer with consistent information according to established policies and procedures Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately

Recruitment Relocation Incentives:

Maybe authorize for highly qualified applicants

Education Debt Reduction Program EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive Contact Onnie.

Green@va.gov

• the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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

Pay:

Competitive salary

• regular salary increases
• potential for performance awards

Paid Time Off:

50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave

• 13 days of sick leave
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year)

Retirement:

Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by

VA Insurance:

Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)

Licensure:

1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

CME:

Possible $1

• 000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)

Malpractice:

Free liability protection with tail coverage provided

Contract:

No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Tele-work:

Not Authorized Work Schedule:

Full-time

• Monday
• Friday 7:30am
• 4:00pm