Summary

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System is recruiting a full-time permanent Physician Assistant position is located in the Mental Health Service. The position will support the Sioux City VA Clinic located in Dakota Dunes - SD.

Duties

• The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers
• This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest
• As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care - you will operate in a model with three core elements - seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran
• This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community
• This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being
• It is the responsibility of the Physician Assistant to participate in - and assume partial responsibility for - the evaluation and treatment of veterans for psychiatric evaluation and/or treatment services
• In these capacities - the incumbent applies a wide range of professional knowledge of the usage of psychiatric medication principles - as well as the utilization of methods and techniques to assist patients with their psychiatric problems
• In addition - the incumbent participates in multidisciplinary conferences to develop appropriate treatment plans - goals - and objectives for patients
• This work will be done according to professional guidelines and in accordance with requirements of the V AHCS and of accrediting bodies including JCAHO and OIG
• Duties include: Focus on individuals who present to the Primary Care Clinic with concerns related to their mental health
• Work closely with providers in Primary Care in the main Sioux Falls facility and within the CBOCs
• Management is done under the supervision of a psychiatrist and will be done in either an individual or group setting Utilize therapeutic techniques in addition to the usage of medication to assist in the care of the patient
• Treat walk-in patients in Primary Care as well as for patients known to the Mental Health Service line
• Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm - additional information may be provided during an interview
• Telework: Not available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.