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) & 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.

Duties

• Boise blends urban sophistication with outdoor thrills
• Take a stroll through Downtown Boise & Old Boise - where history meets modern design - or the Boise River Greenbelt
• The city offers a vibrant and diverse dining and night life scene - Visit Boise's food guide - and is home to Boise State University's Bronco Stadium
• Boise is a Kid friendly and Pet friendly destination
• For more adventure head to Bogus Basin Ski Resort & Boise Foothills - or to the world-famous Sun Valley or scenic McCall
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• General Description of Assigned Duties: The Physician Assistant (PA) in the Department of Behavioral Health is a highly skilled provider in the medical and psychiatric management of patients with behavioral health conditions
• Provides mental health care including prescribing medications - managing patients in the Rapid Access Clinic and Integrated Care settings - crisis intervention - and consultation with both primary care and behavioral health providers
• Serves as an effective communicator and collaborative team member across multiple disciplines within behavioral health and medical/surgical specialties
• Demonstrates professionalism - flexibility - veteran-centric care - and a commitment to continuous improvement in care delivery
• Functions of Assigned Duties: Possesses the interpersonal and clinical skills to provide psychiatric and medical care for VA patients
• Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations - mental status exams - diagnostic assessments - and treatment planning for patients aged 18 and older with mental - behavioral - or emotional disorders - including substance use disorders
• Performs comprehensive physical evaluations and diagnostic assessments for the same veteran population
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary treatment teams in both clinical and administrative capacities
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families regarding preventive care - medical conditions - and prescribed treatments and medications
• Orders and interprets laboratory tests - electrocardiograms (EKGs) - radiologic assessments - and other clinical diagnostics
• Provides psychiatric consultation to primary care providers and medical consultation to psychiatric providers in both outpatient and inpatient settings
• Triages patients and initiates referrals as clinically indicated
• Provides medical coverage for colleagues in inpatient or residential settings - including performing admission history and physicals - discharge summaries - and comprehensive medical care as needed
• Documents all patient care activities in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner - including history and physicals - progress notes - telephone encounters - chart reviews - clinical reminders - and discharge summaries
• Supports the facility's educational mission by attending case conferences - psychiatry presentations - and Grand Rounds when available
• Maintains active credentials and privileges at the Boise VA Medical Center
• Completes peer reviews and participates in psychiatry service meetings as scheduled
• Engages in professional - clinical - and administrative activities as assigned
• Works collaboratively with other Psychiatry team members to ensure a consistent - interdisciplinary approach to patient care - education - and communication within the Behavioral Health Department
• Participates in process and quality improvement initiatives within assigned behavioral health programs
• Contributes to a high level of patient and staff satisfaction
• Prescriptive authority includes routine medications and DEA Class II - III - and IV controlled substances - in accordance with VACO Circular 10-84-112
• Prescribing of chemotherapeutic agents and medications restricted to other departments is not authorized
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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