Physician Assistant
Location: Hot Springs South Dakota
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is at present looking to employ Physician Assistant right now, this job will be placed in South Dakota. For complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 931902
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his! orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The VA Black Hills Health Care System (VA BHHCS) is located in the beautiful Black Hills of western South Dakota, where we are known for our blue skies, pine forests, rich history, moderate climate and friendly western hospitality. The VA BHHCS provides primary, surgical, behavioral health, community living center (nursing home care), and domiciliary (residential rehabilitation treatment program - RRTP) care for Veterans residing in western South Dakota and portions of Nebraska, North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana. Care is delivered through the Fort Meade (near Sturgis) and Hot Springs VA Medical Centers, as well as through a number of community-based outpatient and rural outreach clinics. VA Black Hills is part of VA Midwest Health Care Network (VISN 23).
As a VA physician, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide ! range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the ! largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
Note: Applicant's education and experience will be reviewed by a Professional Standards Board and Compensation Panel (for physicians and dentists) in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Special Employment Consideration : VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.
The incumbent for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required. DUTIES:
This position is located in the Specialty Clinic of the Surgical Service at the VA Black Hills Health Care System Hot Springs, SD campus. The Physician Assistant functions as an integral member of Surgery/Specialty Care outpatient clinic. Provides care within a defined scope of practice and will work with a collaborating/supervising physician. Performs initial screenings for clinical assessment evaluation, and manages orthopedic/urologic/general surgery problems and diseases. Takes medical histories, conducts physical exams, orders and interprets lab and other diagnostic tests, conducts patient follow-up as appropriate, provides consult management and provides patient, family, and staff education and counseling. Coordinates arrangements for consultations and other ! needed services, and serves as a liaison to other services, including g! eneral medicine, when necessary. Works responsibly with physicians and other members of a multi-disciplinary team, and relates effectively with patients. Other duties to include performance improvement activities, committee and task force assignments, and non-clinical tasks as assigned.
Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30 pm
Location: Speciality Clinic, Hot Springs, SD
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Handbook 5005.)
b. Education or Training. The candidate must meet one of the following:
(1) A bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); ! or
(2) Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelor's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; or
(3) Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as an independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist, or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years.
c. Certification. As of March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to non-certified PAs on VA rolls as of that date.
d. Physical Standards. A pre-placement physical examination shall be completed prior to appointment to dete! rmine the physical and mental fitness for candidates for appointment.
e. English Language Proficiency. PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
Preferred qualifications:
Experience as a Physician Assistant is desirable. Surgical and Orthopedic experience is also desired.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is preferred. All Surgical Service providers are required to show proof of current American Heart Association BLS training at the time of credentialing and privileging.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.
a. Associate Grade. None beyond basic requirements.
b. Full Grade. Completion of one of the following requirements:
(1)Successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the abilities in subparagraphs (a) and (b) be! low. Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements in the "certification" section above can demonstrate these skills after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA. The complexity of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which the candidate is capable of performing, as a result of experience as a PA, have expanded significantly beyond those required of employees meeting the minimum requirements for entry into the occupation.
(a)Ability to work effectively with patients, families or significant others, with professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services; and
(b)Ability to provide effective care to patients; i.e. assesses, plans, implements, documents, evaluates patient care; manages care for assigned patients; initiates effective actions in emergencies; or
(2)A Bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA and practice as a PA which demonstrates abiliti! es such as those described in paragraph (1) above. Generally, individua! ls attaining the education level specified in this subparagraph can demonstrate the abilities described in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above after approximately 1 year of practice as a PA; or
(3) Master's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a baccalaureate degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA; or
(4) Master's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA.
c. Intermediate Grade. Completion of requirements in one of the following paragraphs:
(1) PA practice characterized by leadership in improving patient care; demonstrated ability to work effectively with others; and proficiency in one of the following four groups of behaviors (subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) below). The PA is able to perform more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures than PAs at Full grade and seeks guidance from the supervising physician less frequently than PAs at lower grade lev! els and more readily identifies complex patient care situations where referral to the supervising physician is required. Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements in the "Basic Requirements" above can successfully demonstrate one of these groups of behaviors after approximately 4 years of practice.
(a) Clinical Skills. Uses sound judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating patient care; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel; accurately documents and reports care; identifies, analyzes and resolves patient care problems whose resolution results in the significant improvement of care to patients; demonstrates such expertise in patient care so as to be recognized by others.
(b) Managerial Skills. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care; applies current concepts and findings f! rom research and/or studies to practice; uses sound judgment in making ! decisions; is timely and accurate in corresponding and reporting; analyzes and resolves problems that impeded the delivery of patient care and services.
(c) Instructional Skills. Assesses, plans, implements, documents and evaluates educational activities; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; uses effective and creative teaching methods; encourages active participation of learners in meeting their own needs.
(d) Research Skills. Under supervisory guidance of the managing physician, accepts professional responsibility for a scientific investigation expected to result in a publishable addition to scientific knowledge; resolves problems ordinarily entailed in the accomplishment of a project; interprets findings; prepares reports and papers; or
(2) A bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA and practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragra! ph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 3 years of practice as a PA; or
(3) Master's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a baccalaureate degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA; and practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA; or
(4) Master's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA; and practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA; or
(5) Doctoral degree in a health care occupation ! or a health-related science and a baccalaureate or masters degree from ! a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA.
d Senior Grade. Completion of the requirements in one of the following paragraphs:
(1) Practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors described below. Generally, individuals with the education in the "Basic Requirements" section can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 6 years of practice as a PA.
(a) Working effectively with others on a consistent basis and establishing relationships with professional and/or other health care related groups in the community, and
(b) Significant and sustained contributions to the PA profession which may include publication or publishable works, membership on task forces, intramural or extramural committees, consulting, development of educational media, scientific inquiry, or use of creative approaches to enhance quality of patient care and productivity of providers, and
(c) Practice as a PA characterized by leadership and accom! plishments in developing and implementing programs to improve the delivery of patient care, and by proficiency in one of the following areas:
1. Clinical Practice. Systematically evaluates current clinical practice; initiates change in clinical practice based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; demonstrates such expertise in patient care that advice is sought by others. PA's involved in surgical procedures perform as first or second assistant to the surgeon in charge. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care programs;'
2. Administration. Initiates changes in the system for delivering patient care based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; uses sound judgment in making decisions; manages staff; develops staff for patient care leadership assignments.
3. Education. Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates educational programs and activities; initiates change in education! programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or s! tudies; teaches effectively and creatively; provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of the education program.
4. Research. Demonstrates thorough grounding in research methodology; designs and conducts scientific inquiry; promotes and assists others in the application of findings from research and/or studies; guides and directs others in research activity; contributes through conducting scientifically meritorious inquiry and publishable findings; or
(2) A Bachelor's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 5 years of practice as a PA; or
(3) Master's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelor's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice ! as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these after approximately 4 years of practice as a PA; or
(4) Master's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 4 years of practice as a PA.
(5) Doctoral degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelor's or masters degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP; and successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above. Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA.
Physical Requ! irements : This position requires Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds heavy ca! rrying, 45 pounds straight pulling (4 hours); pushing (4 hours); use of fingers; both hands required; walking & standing 8-12 hours; repeated bending 8 hours; both legs required; ability for rapid mental & muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable @ 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; depth perception; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aide permitted).
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5005/27, Part II, Appendix G-2 PHYSICIAN QUALIFICATION STANDARD http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement! .) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentati! ve preference on the basis of information contained in their applicatio! ns, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx . HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.vacareers.va.gov/about-va/index.asp . This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additio! nal vacancies. OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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