U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician Assistant - Behavioral Health Community Based Outpatient Clinic
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Phila, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician Assistant - Behavioral Health Community Based Outpatient Clinic
Pay Range:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range: $91,322.00/yr - $160,608.00/yr
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
This position reports directly to the Medical Director – Behavioral Health at Erie VA Medical Center in Erie, PA
Physician Assistant specific practice and standards
Incumbent works independently under the scope of his/her licensure
The incumbent is responsible for self‑directed performance of the approved clinical privileges
Provide medical care and evaluation for psychiatry outpatients in the mental‑health outpatient clinics
Utilizes advanced practice skills and knowledge in an independent manner in areas of outpatient care, education, research and consultation with physician collaboration as needed
Provides healthcare to individuals, families and groups across the adult life span
This process includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and evaluation
Manages and provides wellness and illness care to assigned group of patients
Assessment, diagnosis, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing medications and treatment plan when applicable and evaluating treatment outcomes
Collaborates with patients and other care providers to evaluate and update changes in the therapeutic plan of care and patient management
Practices in a non‑judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner and is sensitive to diversity
Appropriately documents assessments and interventions
Counsels patients in health promotion/disease prevention strategies
Conduct psychiatric evaluations – including assessment interviews, history and physical exams
Lab, imaging, medication and psychotherapy consultation orders – after‑care plans and follow‑up visits
Provide appropriate follow‑up care including reassessments of diagnoses and conditions, medication adjustments and any further tests or consults indicated
Provide mental‑health education/counseling and brief therapy of patients and their families
Primary responsibility for care of patients when the clinic medical director is absent
Perform examinations and screening scales (such as AIMS, MoCA, HAM‑D) and related non‑invasive examinations; order appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies and EKGs
Answering consults for inpatients on the medical floor when called upon and holding scheduled appointments for outpatients to observe and record patients’ medical progress
Evaluate outside consultations presenting to the mental‑health clinic and determine the appropriate disposition – routing and urgency of those consults
Facilitate access to the mental‑health clinic medical director and other staff for other health‑care providers
Participate in regional and national meetings for the advancement of psychiatry and continuing medical education requirements
Competitive salary, regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
Salary range shown is based on full‑time hours; actual salary will be pro‑rated
Paid Time Off: Paid annual leave and sick leave accrued based on hours worked
Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
Work Schedule: Part‑time – days of the week/hours negotiable within Monday‑Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized EDRP; former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Telework: Available – ad‑hoc; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs provided pay range: $91,322.00/yr - $160,608.00/yr
Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
This position reports directly to the Medical Director – Behavioral Health at Erie VA Medical Center in Erie, PA
Physician Assistant specific practice and standards
Incumbent works independently under the scope of his/her licensure
The incumbent is responsible for self‑directed performance of the approved clinical privileges
Provide medical care and evaluation for psychiatry outpatients in the mental‑health outpatient clinics
Utilizes advanced practice skills and knowledge in an independent manner in areas of outpatient care, education, research and consultation with physician collaboration as needed
Provides healthcare to individuals, families and groups across the adult life span
This process includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment plan and evaluation
Manages and provides wellness and illness care to assigned group of patients
Assessment, diagnosis, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, prescribing medications and treatment plan when applicable and evaluating treatment outcomes
Collaborates with patients and other care providers to evaluate and update changes in the therapeutic plan of care and patient management
Practices in a non‑judgmental, nondiscriminatory manner and is sensitive to diversity
Appropriately documents assessments and interventions
Counsels patients in health promotion/disease prevention strategies
Conduct psychiatric evaluations – including assessment interviews, history and physical exams
Lab, imaging, medication and psychotherapy consultation orders – after‑care plans and follow‑up visits
Provide appropriate follow‑up care including reassessments of diagnoses and conditions, medication adjustments and any further tests or consults indicated
Provide mental‑health education/counseling and brief therapy of patients and their families
Primary responsibility for care of patients when the clinic medical director is absent
Perform examinations and screening scales (such as AIMS, MoCA, HAM‑D) and related non‑invasive examinations; order appropriate laboratory tests, imaging studies and EKGs
Answering consults for inpatients on the medical floor when called upon and holding scheduled appointments for outpatients to observe and record patients’ medical progress
Evaluate outside consultations presenting to the mental‑health clinic and determine the appropriate disposition – routing and urgency of those consults
Facilitate access to the mental‑health clinic medical director and other staff for other health‑care providers
Participate in regional and national meetings for the advancement of psychiatry and continuing medical education requirements
Competitive salary, regular salary increases and potential for performance awards
Salary range shown is based on full‑time hours; actual salary will be pro‑rated
Paid Time Off: Paid annual leave and sick leave accrued based on hours worked
Paid federal holidays dependent on work schedule
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. state or territory
Work Schedule: Part‑time – days of the week/hours negotiable within Monday‑Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Authorized EDRP; former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov – the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
Telework: Available – ad‑hoc; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Part‑time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Government Administration
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