Physician Assistant -Primary Care Grand Island, NE

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.

Education Debt Reduction Program: Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer.

The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and 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 are ineligible to apply. The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System (VANWIHCS) seeks a full time physician assistant to provide primary care services at the Grand Island, NE VA Medical Center.

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Responsible for providing primary care to patients at the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System, managing both scheduled and unscheduled outpatient visits.

Obtain pertinent medical and psycho-social history including patient profile, chief complaint, history of present illness, past medical history, social history, and review of body systems.

Perform a physical examination as pertinent, modifying the examination for the nature of the complaint or problem, age/sex of patient and physical condition of patient. Determine patient's mental status (i.e., level of consciousness, orientation, mood, etc.).

Order and interpret laboratory, x-ray, diagnostic and/or treatment studies appropriate for complaint, age, race, sex, and physical condition of the patient. Obtain the following specimens for laboratory evaluation.

Integral member of the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT), coordinating care with nursing, clerical, pharmacy, social work, dietetics, and more. Participation in daily team huddles and systems redesign projects is required.

May manage a patient panel per the Primary Care Management Model (PCMM) guidelines, with panel size determined by PCP FTE, support staff, and room availability, specific to each provider. Responsible for supervising or collaborating with licensed independent practitioners (e.g., APRN, PA).

Expected to provide clinical oversight and participate in peer reviews through periodic chart reviews, as mandated by Medical Staff Bylaws. Act as a surrogate for absent Primary Care Providers, including the review of CPRS view alerts. Regularly attend primary care staff, departmental, and medical staff meetings.

Ensure timely documentation of notes and encounter forms per facility policy; complete administrative work promptly. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.

Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. Work Schedule: Monday -Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, no weekends no holidays Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.

Grade Determinations: Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) i. Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR ii. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR iii.

A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) i. Three years of successful practice as a PA. OR ii.

Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA. OR iii.

A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.

The full performance level of this vacancy is PA-III. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of PA-II to PA-III. Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position.

Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.