Physician Assistant-Spinal Cord Injury-Open Continuous Announcement

Job Overview

The Physician Assistant will be selected to provide daily support for the activities of an established outpatient clinic in SCI/D center, the emerging Telehealth Program, expanding Home Health program and potentially to support on-going research projects for a major SCI/D treatment center.

Based on interest and skillset of incumbent and service needs, cross coverage for SCI/D inpatient unit may also be a part of the responsibilities. Ongoing collaboration with physicians, and nursing staff.

Job Description

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.

Preferred Experience: Demonstrates knowledge and clinical experience of preventive medicine and primary care as related to SCI/D (e. g.

complications of disorders & treatments, side effects of medications used), and/or neurologic and/or rehabilitation based population, the role of non-physician health care professionals and health care evaluation.

Wound care experience is preferred but not required Experience managing inpatient population with SCI/D, medicine and/or rehabilitation needs. Grade Determinations: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I)(a) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements.

This is the entry level for PAs. (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA. This practice may include, but is not limited to:i.

Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care. ii. Ability to perform patient history and physical. iii. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient. iv.

Key Responsibilities

• The Physician Assistant will be selected to provide daily support for the activities of an established outpatient clinic in SCI/D center, the emerging Telehealth Program, expanding Home Health program and potentially to support on-going research projects for a major SCI/D treatment center.
• Based on interest and skillset of incumbent and service needs, cross coverage for SCI/D inpatient unit may also be a part of the responsibilities.
• The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below.
• PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system.
• They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs, and may provide training for health care students.
• Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care.
• Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials.
• Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and other health care personnel.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Based on interest and skillset of incumbent and service needs, cross coverage for SCI/D inpatient unit may also be a part of the responsibilities.
• 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: Demonstrates knowledge and clinical experience of preventive medicine and primary care as related to SCI/D (e.g.
• Wound care experience is preferred but not required Experience managing inpatient population with SCI/D, medicine and/or rehabilitation needs.
• Grade Determinations: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I)(a) Experience and Education.
• (b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
• The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA.
• Physician Assistant-II (PA-II)(a) Experience and Education.

Benefits and Perks

• Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).iii.

Work Location and Schedule

This role is listed as On-site with location information shown as San Antonio, Texas. The employment type is Full Time.

About the Company

Veterans Health Administration is the organization connected with this listing. USA Jobs Today displays this opportunity for job discovery only, so applicants should verify company details, application instructions, and eligibility on the official employer website.