Physician Assistant (Surgical Specialty Care)
Location: Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Physician Assistant (Surgical Specialty Care) right now, this vacancy will be placed in Pennsylvania. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is an integrated healthcare system that proudly serves the Veteran population! throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It is our mission to care for America's Veterans and provide them with excellent health care.
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 918712
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.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS
A RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED TO BE OFFERED TO HIGHLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS
Applicant(s) selected for this position may be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP).
Be a member of a team providing compassionate healthcare to veterans! The department of Veterans Affairs is an employer of choice as a center of excellence in patient care, education and research. The VA Pittsb! urgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is an integrated healthcare sys! tem offering acute care, nursing home, domicilliary care and mental health services. VAPHS consists of three divisions: A major medical and surgical tertiary care facility, a behavioral health facility and a community living center and a Veterans recovery center all complemented by five community based outpatient clinics. We value trust, respect, commitment, compassion, and excellence; we value you.
Our vision is that the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System will be known for the outstanding services we provide, our compassion for our veterans, our collaborations with communities that we serve, and our education and research initiatives. We recognize that employees are our most valuable asset. Our complete benefits package is one of the most comprehensive found in government.
As Physician Assistant with VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VAPHS, you will have a wide rang of opp! ortunities at your fingertips. VA Professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
Grade, Step, and Salary will be determined by a Professional Standards Board based on your education, qualifications and experience.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ . KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
English Language Proficiency required.
Certification-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants DUTIES:
The positions are located in the Surgical Specialty Care Service Line of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. The Physician Assistant works closely with Inpatient and Outpatien! t nurses and surgical specialtists. Assists in the management of pre-op! erative and post-operative surgical inpatient and outpatients; responds to conditions and codes on all assigned units, assists with pre-operative assessments on surgical patients; orders clinical tests (lab, x-ray, EKG, etc.) as required; coordiinates communication of test results with peri-operative team members; educates patients and family members on peri-operative care; completed iMed consents; assists in bedside surgical procedures and bedside assessment of potential emergent surgical cases; is responsible for documenting patient's electronic medical records, including code status; communicates with bed-flow coordinator to facilitate discharges and transfers; orients and educates residents, interns, medical students, as well as physician assistant students. Participates in daily inpatient utilization reviews with Surgical Specialty leadership. Opportunities to provide OR coverage may be available to qualified applicants.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BAS! IC REQUIREMENTS
Citizenship : Citizen of the United States.
Education or Training : Must meet one of the following:
(1) A bachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of 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 bachelorÂ'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.
Certification : Certification by the Nation! al Commission on Certification of PhysicianÂ's Assistants (NCCPA).
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Physical Standards : Must pass a pre-placement physical examination per VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
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 :
Must have a valid BLS certification.
No less than three years of experience/practice .
Operating Room experience.
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.
Associate Grade: None beyond the basic requirements.
Full Grade. Completion of one of the following requirements:
(1) Successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the abilities in subparagraphs (a) and (b) below. Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements in par! agraph 2c of section A 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 BachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA and practice as a PA which demonstrates abilities such as those described in paragraph (1) above. Generally, individuals! attaining the education level specified in this subparagraph can demon! strate the abilities described in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above after approximately 1 year of practice as a PA; or
(3) MasterÂ'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) MasterÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA.
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 levels and more readily identifies complex patient care situations where refe! rral to the supervising physician is required. Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements in section A of this appendix 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 from research and/or studies to practice; uses sound judgment in making decisio! ns; is timely and accurate in corresponding and reporting; analyzes and! resolves problems that impede 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 bachelorÂ'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 in this paragraph ca! n demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 3 years of practice as a PA; or
(3) MasterÂ'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) MasterÂ'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.
Senior Grad! e. 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 section A of this appendix 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 accomplishments in developing and implementing programs to improve the delivery of patien! t 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. PAs 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 studies; teac! hes 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 BachelorÂ'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) MasterÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelorÂ'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) MasterÂ'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; or
(5) Doctoral degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelorÂ'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.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTI! ONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Reference: VA Handbook 5! 005, Part II, Appendix G-8 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT QUALIFICATION STANDARD
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 tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, 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 fo! r employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome. 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://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp . OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a ! resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 03 Jul 2013 03:38:39 GMT
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