Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet the 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

• Physician Assistant (PA) will be fully qualified and certified to function in both a clinical and administrative role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Central Virginia VA Health Care System
• This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility to assume clinical - consultative - educational - research - and administrative duties and assignments related to the care of surgical patients for any of the subspecialty surgical sections to include
• General Surgery - Vascular - Thoracic - Urology - Orthopedics - Plastics Otolaryngology (Ear - Nose and Throat (ENT) - Interventional Radiology - Podiatry - Ophthalmology - and Anesthesia
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Major Duties include but not limited to: Providing orthopedic services in the Emergency department - including reduction of fractures and dislocations - suturing complex lacerations - application of splints/casts Obtaining medical histories & providing physical examination Ordering diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests - x-ray - and electrocardiograms
• Request specialty care through consultation
• Admitting and discharging patients in consultation with - and on behalf of the collaborating physician Developing a treatment plan - providing - and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in any care setting - including establishing diagnosis - and providing follow-up care
• Documentation in the medical record as required by medical center policies and procedures
• Evaluating outpatients to determine the needs for further health care
• Obtaining and documenting informed consents for treatments and procedur Work Schedule: Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Monique Head at Monique.Head@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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