Physician Assistant - Internal Medicine

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Duties VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package Across Medical services - a Physician Assistant is authorized to perform the following core medical functions - while working under close supervision of a designated physician with limited independence in decision-making in care decisions Duties for this position include but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive inpatient medical care to adult veterans - including evaluation and management of acute - episodic - and chronic conditions Practices with appropriate clinical autonomy within granted privileges in collaboration with and supported by supervising internal medicine physician faculty Serve as a primary provider on the Direct Care service and the General Internal Medicine/GIM Teaching services - managing daily patient care activities including admissions - ongoing management - care coordination - and discharge planning Coordinates and oversees inpatient care - coordinates timely communication - safe transitions of care Provides clinical guidance and continuity for Internal Medicine residents - medical students - and other trainees involved in patient care Lead and support resident teams in addressing all aspects of inpatient care - with a focus on patient safety - high value care - and adherence to evidence based practices Demonstrates accountability to established VA policies - procedures - and standards of care Utilizes advanced skills in assessment - diagnosis - clinical decision making - treatment planning and implementation of the patient's care plan Delivers patient centered care to a diverse veteran population (ages 18 through geriatric) incorporating medical - psychosocial - spiritual - and cultural considerations Collaborates with other members of the health care team to design and/or continuously improve the quality of care delivered to Veterans Care Management: Formulating - implementing - and managing long-term treatment plans for patients with acute - chronic - and complex diseases Diagnostic Ordering: Ordering and interpreting laboratory tests - specialized diagnostic imaging (e.g. - X-rays - CT scans - MRIs) - and electrocardiograms (EKGs) Prescriptions & Orders: Writing medical orders and prescribing medications in alignment with VA national formularies - federal laws - and applicable state regulations Consults & Referrals: Initiating specialty consults within the VA infrastructure and coordinating requests for non-VA community care Patient Education: Counseling veterans and their families regarding preventive care - health promotion - disease management - and the proper use of prescribed treatments Electronic Health Records: Utilizing the VA's electronic charting systems (such as CPRS or updated platforms) to thoroughly document clinical notes - encounters - and consents Performance Metrics: Maintaining strict compliance with VA performance guidelines - quality improvement initiatives - and safety metrics (e.g. - SAIL metrics) Peer Review & Training: Participating in facility peer reviews - auditing clinical processes - and instructing or assisting medical residents with orders and VA navigational systems Work Schedule: Tour of Duty is based on team: (1) Direct Care Team: These include weekends and holidays OR (2) Resident-Led Team: - Monday - Friday do not work holidays - 7:00 am - 3:30 pm