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

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Physician Assistants in Urology function as members of the care delivery team - engaging with patients in the inpatient & outpatient units - emergency department and operating room - rendering care face-to-face - virtually - and asynchronously
• FUNCTIONS OR SCOPES OF PRACTICE
• Familiar with and adheres to the Medical Staff Bylaws of this facility
• Systematically documents/reports patient care using appropriate processes and Computerized Patient Record System - including - but not limited to - templates and narrative notes
• Provides a full range of care to inpatients and outpatients - including emergency department patients - by engaging in interdisciplinary collaboration to meet the needs of patients with complex needs - and assuming responsibility and accountability for actions
• Delivers care to patients through a combination of face-to-face - virtual - and asynchronous encounters - including consult review and management
• Assesses learning needs of patients and caregivers - including learning preferences - readiness and willingness to learn - develops and implements care plans to meet needs - and instructs patients and families
• Promotes discharge planning and continuity of care by developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient - caregivers and healthcare team
• Engages outpatient healthcare team (PACT Team) and involves community resources as appropriate
• Collaborates with other disciplines and services as appropriate to assure appropriate services and resources are utilized while providing case management
• Functions as first assistant in the operating room for urological surgeries
• Performs outpatient-based procedures as training and competency allows
• Coordinates clinic rotations of Physician Assistant (PA) students within urology
• Participates in various hospital committees - department and hospital in-service programs
• Supports other specialties within Surgical Service as necessary
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 07:30am - 04:00pm Telework: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• EDRP Authorized: Contact Karen Chapman karen.chapman@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.