Physician Assistant; Podiatry

The Podiatry Section functions under the overall management of the Section Chief of Podiatry. The Physician Assistant functions as part of an interdisciplinary staff of podiatrists - other clinicians - technicians - and administrative personnel. The PA independently organizes care within approved privileges - applies advanced clinical judgment to complex cases - and coordinates care across disciplines. The incumbent complies with established Surgery Service and Podiatry Section policies.

• In addition to compliance with national and local regulatory - policy - and accreditation requirements - this position includes the following responsibilities
• Assigned time and resources are determined through service planning and approved labor mapping
• Duties are performed in partnership with Surgery Service leadership - the Section Chief of Podiatry - the Administrative Officer - and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Administrative Duties:
  
  - Attends required staff meetings
• communicates appropriately through the chain of command
• and assists with issue briefs - follow-up actions - and other service-level requirements related to patient care and operations
• - Maintains timely clinical documentation - open encounter and consult management - and other required electronic health record documentation
• - Participates in clinic management - access - productivity - relevant performance measures - quality and patient safety activities - and process improvement/system redesign initiatives
• - Supports appropriate use of resources and collaborates with clinical and administrative staff to improve continuity - efficiency - and timeliness of care
• Clinical Duties:
  The incumbent is expected to remain appropriately credentialed - privileged - and practicing within the specialty area
• Specific privileges and procedures are approved through the applicable VA credentialing and privileging process
• Duties may include:
  
  - Evaluate foot and ankle conditions
• - Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations
• - Diagnose and manage podiatric conditions within scope of practice and approved privileges
• - Order and interpret laboratory studies - X-rays - MRI - CT - vascular studies - and other appropriate diagnostic testing
• - Perform wound assessment and wound care
• 2 - Provide callus care and nail debridement when within approved scope/privileges
• - Provide diabetic foot evaluation and management
• - Provide post-operative follow-up and coordinate care with the operating podiatrist/surgical team
• - Apply or manage casts - splints - and off-loading devices as appropriate
• - Perform injections when within approved privileges and scope of practice
• - Educate Veterans and caregivers regarding diagnoses - treatment plans - medications - preventive care - and follow-up
• - Collaborate with podiatrists and other members of the interdisciplinary team and initiate referrals/consults when indicated
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm or Supervisory Discretion