This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications in USA Staffing will be qualified based on the resume submitted and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager every 2 weeks until the announcement is closed, cancelled, or filled. This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions.
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.
PA will provide consultative services and follow up of medical subspecialty patients in his/her designated field in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting at the Fargo VA Medical Center or one of the affiliated CBOCs (Community Based Outpatient Clinics). Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8-4.30 PM. Alternative work hours, if desired, should be agreed upon at the time of joining. Each full time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hrs per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status. On call responsibilities are specialty specific and may involve duty outside of typical business hours dependent upon the needs of the ICC. During the course of employment, participation in activities/committees/boards/projects pertinent to the subspecialty or the ICC may be necessary as dictated by strategic or other initiatives/taskings. When working with inpatients, provider is expected to discuss the plan of care, recommendations etc. with the Hospitalists so as to facilitate discharge planning and other interdisciplinary patient care plan activities. PAs will be assigned a supervising physician to provide clinical oversight and review. Providers are expected to act as "surrogates" for the patients of their colleagues when one or more of their colleagues are on leave. All providers need to follow departmental and VHA policies for leave and attendance and will work within Title 38 appointment guidelines. Leaves should be requested in advance as much as possible to minimize disruption to patient care services. All unscheduled absences must be properly communicated. A progress note must be entered on all inpatients on which the PA medical subspecialist rounds during weekdays, weekends or holidays. Timely documentation is necessary in all areas in accordance with departmental policy. All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion. The discharge summary may be dictated. All other inpatient documentation should be entered by the provider into the medical record directly via CPRS. Prohibited abbreviations are not to be used. Quality of care will meet professional standards at all times. All providers will work within their privileges at all times, unless necessitated by an emergency. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Virtual Position: This is not a virtual position and located on site in Fargo, ND. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, 0800 - 1630