Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Summary 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) and 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 are ineligible to apply. Duties This Physician Assistant position is located within Primary Care at the Jamaica Plain – MA campus This is a multidisciplinary posting for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners To apply for the Nurse Practitioner posting – please apply through this announcement: CBTD-12965719-26-JL This is a full‑time position VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Duties include – but are not limited to: Provide coordinated comprehensive primary care to a prescribed number of patients, including referrals to specialists as indicated; facilitate the ordering of diagnostic tests (lab work, x‑rays, EKGs, consults, and similar studies); document all procedures performed for which the PA is responsible; document clinical findings and progress in the medical record consistent with timelines and appropriateness standards of practice and established policies; initiate and monitor health maintenance in conjunction with the patient – family / significant other members of the multidisciplinary team; initiate and adjust plans of care and emergency treatment indicated; provide and prompt psychological support in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members to patients and their support network; act as consultant to nursing personnel, physicians, and other health care consultants in their area of clinical experience; contribute to the formation of health policies or programs that make a sustained contribution for the health care of patients and significant others; participate in interdisciplinary team conferences to assure the highest quality patient care and panel management. Work schedule: Monday–Friday (determined by supervisor) Telework: Not available; virtual: This is not a virtual position EDRP authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive #J-18808-Ljbffr