Physician Assistant​/Infectious Disease​/Pennsylvania​/Locum Tenens​/Physician Assistant

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Infectious Disease Physician Assistant to join our team. The candidate will provide comprehensive healthcare services under the supervision of a licensed infectious disease physician. The PA will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with infectious diseases, including but not limited to bacterial and parasitic infections. The role involves both inpatient and outpatient care and collaboration with other teams to provide optimal patient care.

• Open to U.S. Citizens, Nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.

• Conduct thorough patient histories, physical examinations, and review of medical records to diagnose and manage infectious diseases.
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic tests such as blood tests, cultures, imaging studies, and other relevant examinations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, including prescribing medications and other therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patients’ progress and response to treatments, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about infectious diseases, treatment options, preventive measures, and lifestyle modifications.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other specialists, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Document patient encounters, treatment plans, and progress notes accurately and timely in electronic health records (EHR).
• Participate in infection control and prevention programs, including outbreak investigations and development of protocols for infection control.
• Stay current with advancements in infectious diseases and relevant medical practices through continuous professional development and education.
• Provide consultation services to other healthcare providers regarding infectious disease management.
• Adhere to all VA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements regarding patient care and professional conduct.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Compressed/Flexible:
Not Available

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

• All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non‑citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre‑employment requirements (i‑9‑central/form‑i‑9‑acceptable‑documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state‑issued identification cards that are not REAL  cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must pass pre‑employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section of this announcement.

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.

• United States Citizenship: Non‑citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Certification: Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE).
• Licensure: PA’s…