Valor Healthcare
Physician Assistant (PA) - Veteran Affairs Government Contract
Valor Healthcare, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, 28305
Description:
Position Summary
As a Physician's Assistant (PA), you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Site of Service:
Fayetteville VA Medical Center: 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301Full TimeThis is a 52-week position that has opportunity to extend each year or convert to a permanent federal employee.If not local to the area, we can help with covering travel expenses.
Core Responsibilities
Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, etc. and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides patient notification and follow up care.Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.Evaluates patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.Completes any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.Completes documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.Complies with all VA and company training requirements.Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.Requirements:
Qualifications
Master's degree (MPAS) Graduate of an accredited program for physician assistants, including preceptorship.Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).A minimum of 5 years of working experience as a Physician Assistant in an outpatient setting preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license that is Current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.Current certification in Basic Life Support, must be renewed periodically as specified by the AHA, and in ACLS if specified by individual VAMC contract.Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.Shall be a U.S. citizen.
Valor Healthcare operates more than 50 Veteran Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more. In addition, we are always looking at other government contracts where this assignment comes into play as a contract position working directly in VA federal facility.
This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Valor Healthcare. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.
Position Summary
As a Physician's Assistant (PA), you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Site of Service:
Fayetteville VA Medical Center: 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC 28301Full TimeThis is a 52-week position that has opportunity to extend each year or convert to a permanent federal employee.If not local to the area, we can help with covering travel expenses.
Core Responsibilities
Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, etc. and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides patient notification and follow up care.Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.Evaluates patients' records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.Completes any and all clinical reminders "due" at the time of each patient visit.Completes documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.Complies with all VA and company training requirements.Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.Requirements:
Qualifications
Master's degree (MPAS) Graduate of an accredited program for physician assistants, including preceptorship.Current certification as a Physician Assistant by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).A minimum of 5 years of working experience as a Physician Assistant in an outpatient setting preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license that is Current license to practice medicine in any state, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.Current certification in Basic Life Support, must be renewed periodically as specified by the AHA, and in ACLS if specified by individual VAMC contract.Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.Shall be a U.S. citizen.
Valor Healthcare operates more than 50 Veteran Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Valor provides a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more. In addition, we are always looking at other government contracts where this assignment comes into play as a contract position working directly in VA federal facility.
This job is CONTINGENT upon contract award, client approval, completion of a favorable background investigation, and the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / High Risk clearance.
We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or medical or veteran status in accordance with federal law. In addition, Valor Healthcare. complies with applicable state and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment in every jurisdiction in which it maintains facilities.