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

• This Physician Assistant position is located within Primary Care at the Jamaica Plain - MA campus
• This is a multidisciplinary posting for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
• To apply for the Nurse Practitioner posting - please apply through this announcement: CBTD-12965719-26-JL
• This is a full time position
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Duties include - but are not limited to: Provide coordinated comprehensive primary care to a prescribed number of patients - including the referrals to specialists as indicated Facilitate the ordering of diagnostic tests - ie lab work - x-rays - EKGs - consults - and similar studies
• documenting in the medical record all procedures performed for which the PA is responsible
• Documenting clinical findings and progress in the medical record consistent with timelines and appropriateness standards of practice and consistent established policies
• Initiate and monitor health maintenance in conjunction with the patient - family/significant other members of the multi-disciplinary team
• Initiate and adjust plans of care and emergency treatment indicated
• Provide and prompt psychological support - in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members - to patients and their support network
• Act as consultant to nursing personnel - physicians - and other health care consultants in their area of clinical experience
• Contribute to the formation of health policies or programs that make a sustained contribution for the health care of patient's/significant others
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences to assure the highest quality patient care and panel management
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• determined by supervisor
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Karen.Chapman@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.