State of Virginia
Physician Assistant
State of Virginia, Hanover, Virginia, United States, 23069
Title: Physician Assistant
Role Title: Registered Nurse II/ Nurse Practitioner I/ Physician Assistant
Hiring Range: $90,000-$115,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CHICKAHOMINY HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Chickahominy Health District is seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Physician Assistant who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and improving the health of the community. This position works collaboratively with our medical team to deliver quality patient care in the following program areas: "Every Woman's Life" (program for the prevention and early detection of breast and cervical cancer), family planning (including annual wellness exams, contraception management), immunizations, maternity care (non-high risk), men's health, newcomer/refugee health, STIs, and TB. Direct clinical care duties include obtaining a complete health history, performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests and procedures, interpreting test results, prescribing appropriate therapy, referring to specialty care as needed, and developing an appropriate plan of care for management. Other duties may include participating in emergency preparedness exercises, responding to public health emergencies and disasters (e.g., outbreaks, pandemics), and collaborating with our population health team on community health improvement efforts.
The Physician Assistant works under a practice agreement with a supervising physician in accordance with state regulations and Virginia Department of Health guidelines. While the position is expected to provide medical care with a high degree of independence and usually without direct supervision, the supervising physician is always available for consultation, either onsite or by phone/video call.
This position requires travel throughout the district, which includes the counties of Hanover, New Kent, Goochland, and Charles City.
This position requires active licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This position may be eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus, or up to 40 hours of frontloaded annual leave, contingent upon a one-year employment commitment with the Chickahominy Health District.
WHO WE ARE: The mission of Chickahominy Health District is to improve the health of our community by preventing disease, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting people from environmental and other hazards. Our core values are Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our team has a heart for reaching our most vulnerable, at-risk populations and we are committed to health equity.
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical medicine and public health * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing * Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate * Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, both actual events and drills * Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role * Actively licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Board of Medicine * Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Additional Considerations
* A minimum of three (3) years of previous clinical experience is preferred. * Bilingualism with fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. * Experience working in a community health clinic or public health setting is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: Karri Markle
Phone: 804-365-4336
Email: karri.markle@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Role Title: Registered Nurse II/ Nurse Practitioner I/ Physician Assistant
Hiring Range: $90,000-$115,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: CHICKAHOMINY HQ
Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Chickahominy Health District is seeking a compassionate and highly motivated Physician Assistant who is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals and improving the health of the community. This position works collaboratively with our medical team to deliver quality patient care in the following program areas: "Every Woman's Life" (program for the prevention and early detection of breast and cervical cancer), family planning (including annual wellness exams, contraception management), immunizations, maternity care (non-high risk), men's health, newcomer/refugee health, STIs, and TB. Direct clinical care duties include obtaining a complete health history, performing physical examinations, ordering diagnostic tests and procedures, interpreting test results, prescribing appropriate therapy, referring to specialty care as needed, and developing an appropriate plan of care for management. Other duties may include participating in emergency preparedness exercises, responding to public health emergencies and disasters (e.g., outbreaks, pandemics), and collaborating with our population health team on community health improvement efforts.
The Physician Assistant works under a practice agreement with a supervising physician in accordance with state regulations and Virginia Department of Health guidelines. While the position is expected to provide medical care with a high degree of independence and usually without direct supervision, the supervising physician is always available for consultation, either onsite or by phone/video call.
This position requires travel throughout the district, which includes the counties of Hanover, New Kent, Goochland, and Charles City.
This position requires active licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
This position may be eligible for up to a $3,000 sign-on bonus, or up to 40 hours of frontloaded annual leave, contingent upon a one-year employment commitment with the Chickahominy Health District.
WHO WE ARE: The mission of Chickahominy Health District is to improve the health of our community by preventing disease, promoting healthy lifestyles, and protecting people from environmental and other hazards. Our core values are Integrity, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our team has a heart for reaching our most vulnerable, at-risk populations and we are committed to health equity.
Minimum Qualifications
* Knowledge of the principles and practices of clinical medicine and public health * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing * Ability to assess situations, resolve within scope of ability, or escalate as appropriate * Ability to respond effectively to emergencies, both actual events and drills * Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role * Actively licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Board of Medicine * Physician Assistant Certification (PA-C) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Additional Considerations
* A minimum of three (3) years of previous clinical experience is preferred. * Bilingualism with fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. * Experience working in a community health clinic or public health setting is preferred but not required.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.
Contact Information
Name: Karri Markle
Phone: 804-365-4336
Email: karri.markle@vdh.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.