Physician Assistant - Specialty Care - Gastroenterology

Summary

The GI Physician Assistant is responsible for management of outpatient Gastroenterology patients including diagnosis/management/treatment of GI and Hepatology patients in the clinic and by Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT). Additional responsibilities include telephone consultation - triage of consults - coordination of veteran care. The GI Physician Assistant works in close collaboration with Attending Gastroenterologist - Hepatologists - and support staff.

• Major Duties:
  Participates in the care of patients seen in various outpatient clinics - including but not limited to GI - Hepatology and CVT
• Coordinates veteran care related to GI and Hepatology conditions - surveillance - diagnosis - treatment - and Veteran education to maintain or improve health Serves as consultant to nursing staff in initiating and implementing problem-solving strategies for the patient with complex gastro problems
• Coordinates and participates in research designed specifically to improve quality of services provided by GI and Hepatology staff
• Coordinates and participate in the implementation of clinical practice guidelines used within the GI/Hepatology Section or across departmental - divisional - or section lines
• Serves as a resource to PCP for veteran management
• Supports and enhances VAPHS philosophy and goals
• Works effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups - and establish relationships with professional and/or health-related groups within the community
• Develops a professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in patient care and healthcare delivery
• Other responsibilities as assigned
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Monday-Friday  Telework:
  This position is authorized for telework-situational (ad-hoc) AND has not been authorized as remote
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized