Physicians Assistant; Compensation & Pension

Summary

The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for Physicians Assistant (Compensation & Pension). Physicians Assistant (Compensation & Pension) will function in the Primary Care Service.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Education:
  
  Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations
• Additionally - candidates must meet one of the following:
  Master's degree in any discipline
• OR Bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a PA
• Certification:
  Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE)
• Licensure: PAs must possess an active - current - full - and unrestricted license to practice in a State
  - Territory - or Commonwealth of the United States - or in the District of Columbia
• PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State
• Grade Determinations:
  Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) Experience and Education
• None beyond the basic requirements
• Demonstrated Knowledge
  - Skills - and Abilities
• The following list of knowledge - skills - and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA
• This practice may include - but is not limited to:
  Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care
• Ability to perform patient history and physical
• Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient
• Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession
• Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) Experience and Education
• Two years of successful practice as a PA
• OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA - ARC-PA - U.S. Armed Forces - or another accrediting agency
• OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• Demonstrated Knowledge
  - Skills - and Abilities (KSAs)
• PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify - but should be able to demonstrate - develop - or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II:
  Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems
• Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions
• Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care
• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care
• Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively
• Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) Experience and Education
• Three years of successful practice as a PA
• OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA - ARC-PA - U.S. Armed Forces - or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA
• OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA
• Demonstrated Knowledge
  - Skills - and Abilities
• PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify - but should be able to demonstrate - develop - or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-III:
  Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care
• Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill - multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE)
• Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials
• Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals - health…