Summary

The Orlando VA Healthcare System Surgical Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Nurse (APN). Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET.

Duties

• As a Licensed Independent Provider - the Physician Assistant practices autonomously and in coordination with health care professionals and other individuals
• The incumbent provides a wide range of health care services - including the diagnosis and management of acute - chronic - and complex health problems
• health promotion
• disease prevention
• health education
• and counseling to individuals - families - groups and communities
• Must be an excellent communicator and team player who is adaptable to the needs of a growing medical center
• The Physician Assistant provides quality patient care in collaboration with other health care professionals
• The incumbent will perform specific duties within his/her approved scope of practice
• Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Providing care for Veteran patients - sometimes under the review and/or co-signature of a physician
• Performing overall assessment of patients' conditions through history taking - record reviews - physical examinations - etc
• Diagnosing and developing individualized treatment plan in various clinical settings
• Writing orders for diagnostic testing including - but not limited to laboratory - X-rays - imaging studies/EKGs - ventilator management - blood and urine tests and any other special testing and studies whenever indicated
• Prescribing medications and providing education and counseling to Veterans and their families regarding medical condition - prescribed treatments and drugs - diagnostic options - review of treatment plans - discussions of patient goals - etc
• Developing meaningful goals to assist patients and their families in attaining the optimum level of physical - physiological - sociological - and psychological balance within the limitations imposed by their illnesses
• Contributing to the achievement of quality care standards - and actively participates in patient safety initiatives
• Establishing professional working relationship with clinical service providers within the medical center - Outpatient Clinics (OPCs) - and the Community Base Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)
• Address issues related to infection control including skin testing - immunization and infection prevention
• Other related duties as assigned
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards
• Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm (Note: Work schedules are determined and approved by the supervisor
• The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs)
• Telework: Not Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position.