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About the Role
As a Primary Care Physician Assistant, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Responsibilities
- Actively diagnoses and treats veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
- Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
- Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
- Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, and laboratory tests.
- Prescribes medication and recommends dietary and activity programs as indicated by diagnosis.
- Counsels patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
- Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
- Completes all clinical reminders due at the time of each patient visit.
- Completes medical record documentation within twenty-four hours of a patient encounter.
- Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
- Complies with all VA guidelines regarding appropriate and timely clinical documentation and response to patient requests.
- Agrees to cross cover other providers, including alerts and notifications.
- Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
- Fulfills compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
- Remains focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
- Provides excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
- Participates in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
- Supports patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits, or nurse visits.
- Embraces and supports new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
Requirements
- Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
- Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract.
- Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Strong computer skills.
- Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
- Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards.
- This is considered a safety sensitive position.
Skills
- Primary care
- Ambulatory care
- Government healthcare environment
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Location
- State of desired employment
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum five-years of combined approved academic training and healthcare experience required, or as VA contractual requirements specify.
- Experience as a physician assistant must be in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred.
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree (BPAS or a related field) required.
- Master’s degree (MPAS) preferred.
- Graduate of an accredited program for physician assistants, including preceptorship.
- Certification by applicable professional organization.
About the Company
- Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service.
- We aim to deliver high-quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people.
- Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.
- Valor is different because of our people.
- Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world-class patient experience for our nation’s patriots.
- Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none.
Equal Opportunity
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.