Physician Assistant (Primary Care-PACT)
Duties include:
Assessment and documentation of medical history, diagnosis and plan of care. Initiates, orders and evaluates plans of care for panel of outpatient clients. Follow-up exams for medication management and monitoring. Provides patient/family education regarding disease process, risk factor, symptom control, treatment (including use of medication). Consultation with other providers and multi-disciplinary team. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Duty Station:
St Cloud VA Medical Center, St Cloud, Minnesota Education Debt Reduction Program:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA Policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. The EDRP Coordinator, Lori Yaeger, can be reached at Lori.Yaeger@va.gov. 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. Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.) Education or Training:
The candidate must meet one of the following:
(1) Graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations; and (2) A Master's degree in any discipline, or a Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND one year of PA experience, from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Certification:
PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) 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). Restriction:
Under no circumstances may this occupation be used to employ physicians or other health care providers who do not meet the applicable qualification standards for their occupation. All physician assistants must meet the requirements above. Designated Drug-Testing Position:
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Physical Requirements:
Heavy Lifting (up to 35 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-35 lbs); Reaching Above Shoulder; Ability and dexterity of hand(s) to manage gross and fine motor tasks of patient care (i.e. IV insertion, wound care management, etc.); Walking Throughout Assigned Shift; Standing As Duties Require; Kneeling as Duties Require; Repeated Bending As Duties Require; Near Vision Correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far Vision Correctable in One Eye To 20/50 and to 20/100 In the Other; Color Vision; Hearing (aid permitted); and Specific Hearing Requirements.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assessment and documentation of medical history, diagnosis and plan of care. Initiates, orders and evaluates plans of care for panel of outpatient clients. Follow-up exams for medication management and monitoring. Provides patient/family education regarding disease process, risk factor, symptom control, treatment (including use of medication). Consultation with other providers and multi-disciplinary team. Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:
00am - 4:
30pm Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required Duty Station:
St Cloud VA Medical Center, St Cloud, Minnesota Education Debt Reduction Program:
This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan reimbursement program. To participate in the program, you must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA Policy 1021 and submit your application within four months of appointment. The final award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services office. The EDRP Coordinator, Lori Yaeger, can be reached at Lori.Yaeger@va.gov. 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. Citizenship:
Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.) Education or Training:
The candidate must meet one of the following:
(1) Graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations; and (2) A Master's degree in any discipline, or a Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND one year of PA experience, from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Certification:
PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) 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). Restriction:
Under no circumstances may this occupation be used to employ physicians or other health care providers who do not meet the applicable qualification standards for their occupation. All physician assistants must meet the requirements above. Designated Drug-Testing Position:
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with the VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Physical Requirements:
Heavy Lifting (up to 35 lbs); Moderate Carrying (15-35 lbs); Reaching Above Shoulder; Ability and dexterity of hand(s) to manage gross and fine motor tasks of patient care (i.e. IV insertion, wound care management, etc.); Walking Throughout Assigned Shift; Standing As Duties Require; Kneeling as Duties Require; Repeated Bending As Duties Require; Near Vision Correctable at 13 to 16 to Jaeger 1 to 4; Far Vision Correctable in One Eye To 20/50 and to 20/100 In the Other; Color Vision; Hearing (aid permitted); and Specific Hearing Requirements.
- Department:
0603 Physician Assistant - Salary Range:
$89,210 to $142,411 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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