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Physician Assistant (Rochester CBOC)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Medical Director
Salary
$68,517
– $124,133
• yearly
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
6/03/16
The Minneapolis VA Healthcare System (MVAHCS) is recruiting for a Physician Assistant to work at the Rochester Community Based Outreach Clinic (CBOC). As an agent of the collaborating physician, the Physician Assistant(PA) is authorized to write medical orders on patients assigned to him/her for care. Every order given by the PA is considered as coming from the collaborating physician or alternate. All orders written by the PA will be within the parameters of this scope of practice agreement. Orders, progress notes, consultation requests, reports of histories and physical examinations written or dictated by the PA will clearly identify him/her as a physician assistant. The CBOC clinic utilizes the Patient Aligned Care Team model which is similar to the Medical Home model of care to provide services to the veteran population. This care model utilizes advance clinic access principles and chronic disease management tools when caring for the adult veteran population. Scope of Practice Core Elements The PA is authorized to perform the following tasks on a regular and ongoing basis for the care of the Primary Care patient assigned to the PA and veterans enrolled in the VA Health Care System. These duties may be performed without specific prior discussion with the collaborating physician: Obtaining medical histories and performing physical examinations. Documenting progress notes and summaries in the patient record, and writing patient orders on assigned patients. Providing and coordinating medical care for assigned patients in the primary care setting, including establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care. Evaluating outpatients to determine the need for further health care and refer accordingly. Ordering diagnostic studies and other special tests, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Computerized Tomography (CT) scans, etc. Carrying out health promotion, disease prevention, and patient education activities according to CDC and VA guidelines. Ordering or obtaining laboratory specimens. Ordering ancillary services such as pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc. Ordering VA specialty service consults and initiating requests for non-VA medical care and consults in accordance with VHA and MVAHCS policy and procedures. Ordering patient care supplies. Writing orders for, or prescribing medications. Providing education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Performing minor procedures such as suturing, simple dermatology procedures and joint injections based on competency validation Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, Administrative Days Location: Rochester CBOC, 3900 55th Street NW, Rochester, MN 55901 Position Description Title/PD#: Physician Assistant/ #000000 Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Recruitment/Relocation Incentives are not authorized for this position. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate's education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate. /.jb-duties Wrapper for estimated pay section $68517 $124133 End Wrapper for estimated pay section Job Details Application Open Date 5/10/2016 Application Close Date 6/3/2016 end job-details left Organization Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Who May Apply United States Citizens Status Full Time end job-details right end mystery div end job-details