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Physician Assistant - Thoracic Surgery

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Summary The Thoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) - manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Specialties - emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission

Duties

The PA provides comprehensive assessment - diagnosis - education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical management pathways

This position may include inpatient and outpatient care

it may also include completion of virtual/Econsults in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff

Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor

The PA works collaboratively across surgery - medicine - nursing - and other professional service lines

Duties include but not limited to: Provides comprehensive assessment - diagnosis - education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non surgical management pathways

Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice

Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management

Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies

Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions

Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services

Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of APP experience in Pulmonology or a related field 2-3 years of experience as an APP in any field VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 0730-1600 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.

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