The Syracuse VA Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant for Pulmonary / Sleep clinic.
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 Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations: (1) Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) (a) Experience and Education: None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs. (b) 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: i. Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care. ii. Ability to perform patient history and physical. iii. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient. iv. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession. (2) Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) (a) Experience and Education: The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by: i. Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR ii. 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 iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. (b) 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: i. Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems. ii. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. iii. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care. iv. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. v. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively. (3) Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) (a) Experience and Education: PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs, and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by: i. Three years of successful practice as a PA. OR ii. 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 iii. 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. (b) 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: i. Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care. ii. 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). iii. Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials. iv. Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and other health care personnel. v. Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes. vi. Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records Preferred Experience: Pulmonary clinic skills preferred Exposure to sleep medicine preferred Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is VN Grade 3. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of VN Grade 1 to VN Grade 3. Physical Requirements: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019
The Physician Assistant will provide general pulmonary and sleep consultation in keeping with good clinical practice and standards of the Pulmonary Section and Acute/Specialty Integrated Collaborative Community (ICC) at the Syracuse Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Collaboration with physicians, other physician extenders, respiratory therapists and nursing care providers in the Pulmonary & Sleep sections. Be a resource for Primary Care providers to assist in the timely care of patients and appropriate referral to Pulmonary and sleep medicine. Provide outpatient care and perform clinical procedures within your scope of practice in the Pulmonary & Sleep service sections. Function as an active member of the Pulmonary & Sleep services of the Syracuse VA Medical Center. Maintain PA license, certification and training requirements. Participate in evaluation of patients who may require and be referred for sleep studies. Serve on Peer review, and potentially other committees as requested by the Medical Center Director, Chief of Staff, Associate Chief of Staff or the Pulmonary & Sleep Service Chiefs. Comply with the Medical Staff bylaws and will complete all medical records timely through CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) in accordance with VA Policies and Regulations. Participate in ongoing process improvements thereby promoting quality, efficiency, and timely access to care for our veteran patients. Complete quarterly chart reviews and other quality assurance work within the department. Ensure timely record completion for all patients as outlined in the Department of Medicine. Attend quarterly General Medical Staff meetings, and monthly Medicine department staff meetings. Non-routine and non-emergent duties may include: dressing changes, suturing simple lacerations, suture removal, and wound debridement and care Emergency Duties include: Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiac Life Support in accordance with current cardio-pulmonary resuscitation standards Other duties may be assigned Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (or as determined by the needs of the service) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized