Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic
Location: Richmond Virginia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Physician Assistant - Cardiothoracic right now, this career will be placed in Virginia. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 736961 (Include on all documents)
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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Every job at the VA impacts the Veterans that we serve. You can be part of that team, helping to make sure that our Veterans receive the top-quality care they deserve.
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.
For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
English language proficiency required.
Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.
DUTIES:
Duties: The Physician Assistant (Cardiothoracic) is assigned to Surgical Service at the VAMC in Richmond, Virginia and p rovides medical and surgical care for both inpatients and outpatients in the SICU and surgical ward. The Physician Assistant assists in managing patients that often have complex medical problems and are multi-symptomatic. The Physician Assistant shall coordinate patient care programs based upon the admitting chief complaint and may perform the following duties:
First assists with adult cardiac surgery including Ventricular Assist Device (VAD), transplant and thoracic program. Performs radial artery and saphenous vein harvesting. Performs chest tube insertion, thoracentesis, central line placement, and balloon pump removal.
The Physician Assistant (CT) also performs routine clinical duties:
Admission History and physicals, admission orders, aftercare plans and discharge summaries. Provide medical education /counseling of patients and their families. Primary responsibility for admissions and medical care of patients when the resident on the service is absent. Assist the surgeon in the operating room, including prepping and draping, and first or second assist in surgery. Promote patient care programs for the CT Surgery Section and periodically update them based upon current and new concepts, research as well as findings of the attending physician. Integrates the activities of the CT Surgery Service with other patient care programs at the facility.
The Physician Assistant (CT) is also responsible for administrative assignments:
Evaluates CT Surgery Consults and determines the appropriate disposition, routing and priority of those consults.
Facilitates access to the CT Surgery team for other Health Care Providers.
Participates in quality assurance program with a multi-disciplinary group-developing criterion for administrative goals in the section.
Individual may function as non-physician coordinator for CT Surgery clinics as deemed appropriate by the Chief of CT Surgery.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and education/determined by Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board.
Work schedule: Monday- Friday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m, with rotating weekend coverage.
On-call: One week on, two (2) weeks off.
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status : Exempt
Supervisory Position: No
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: May be authorized
Relocation Expenses: May be authorized
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS :
Education/Training -
A bachelor's degree from a Physician Assistant training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); OR,
Graduation from a Physician Assistant training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelor's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; OR,
Graduation from a Physician Assistant 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: As of March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to non-certified Physician Assistants on VA rolls as of that date.
Intermediate Grade -
Approximately 4 years of Physician Assistant practice characterized by leadership in improving patient care; demonstrated ability to work effectively with others; and, proficiency in working in one of the following four groups:
Clinical Skills - assesses, plans, implements, documents and evaluates patient care, with such expertise as to be recognized by others. Managerial Skills - assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care, and, analyzes and resolves problems that impede the delivery of patient care and services. Instructional Skills - assesses, plans, implements, documents and evaluates educational activities; and, encourages active participation of learners in meeting their own needs. Research Skills - under the supervisory guidance of the managing physician, accepts professional responsibly for a scientific investigation expected to result in a publishable addition to scientific knowledge.
OR
A bachelor'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 can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 3 years of practice as a PA.
OR
Master'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
Master'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
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 Grade -
Approximately 6 years of Physician Assistant practice characterized by leadership in improving patient care; demonstrated ability to work effectively with others; and, proficiency in working in one of the following four groups:
Clinical Skills - assesses, plans, implements, documents and evaluates patient care, with such expertise as to be sought by others. Administration - initiates changes in the system for delivering patient care based on current concepts and findings from research/studies and develops staff for patient care leadership assignments. Education - assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates educational programs and activities; initiates change in education programs based on current concepts and findings from research/studies; provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of the education program. Research Skills - designs and conducts scientific inquiry; promotes and assists others in the application of findings from research/studies and directs others in research activity; contributes through conducting scientifically meritorious inquiry and publishable findings.
OR
A Bachelor'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
Master's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelor'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
Master'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
Doctoral degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelor'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.
Unofficial transcripts are required whenever qualifying based on education. Education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. A transcript or course listing must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***
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:
After the vacancy announcement closes, applications will be evaluated against the questionnaire responses to insure that you meet the minimum qualification requirements and that your application reflects the knowledges, skills, and abilities required of the position.
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, 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. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Performance Based Interviewing (PBI) is utiltized by our agency as part of the selection process. Please consult the website at www.va.gov/pbi for further information. Male applicants born after 12/31/1959, who are required to register with the Selective Service under Section 3 of the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered (or must have registered a the time they were required to do so) in order to be eligible for appointment.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 30 Aug 2012 01:59:03 GMT