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Physician Assistant (Compensation and Pension)
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Summary
PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The Battle Creek VA Medical Center Medical Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic mid-level Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards.
Duties
Applicants note: This position will be filled as either a Physician Assistant (PA) or a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
This is determined by the selecting official
This announcement is for applicants applying for the PA position only
If you are interested in applying as a NP - please go to Vacancy Announcement CBSR-12859494-26-RB to submit your application
This position is for a Compensation and Pension Physician Assistant at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center
The primary role of the Physician Assistant is in the Compensation and Pension Department at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center campus - but may provide coverage throughout the facility - and CVT coverage to sites within the Battle Creek Health Care Delivery System
The Physician Assistant is expected to work Monday - Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans
There are no on-call responsibilities for this position
Major duties and responsibilities will include: - Evaluation of patients who have applied for a service‑connected disability including chart reviews in Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) and in clinic physical exams as ordered by the Veterans Benefits Administration and in accordance with the guidelines and regulations of the Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA) - Coordination of the efforts of multiple disciplines involved in a wide range of testing used in various departments - serve as consultant and resource person - develop and implement education programs for patients - families and staff - Maintaining the DMA Certification for each disability examination - Entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record - Utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) - Act as a consultant to other team/staff members - Adhering to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations and work practices - as well as ergonomic standards - Reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials - Assisting in orientation of new staff and providing patient and family education - Participating in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - and other responsibilities assigned by Medical Service
Providers are responsible for understanding the approved settings for granted privileges
In requesting clinical privileges - providers acknowledge these setting restrictions and agree to exercise clinical privileges only in approved settings under appropriate - supported conditions
In an emergency or life‑threatening situation - providers are authorized and expected to perform any indicated treatments and procedures within their capabilities until the patient can be moved to an appropriate setting
The Physician Assistant is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines
Battle Creek VAMC policies/procedures
Medical staff bylaws - rules and regulations
And in accordance with current Joint Commission standards
Additional duties as assigned
Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K 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: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday from 8:00 a to 4:30 p; hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans
Telework: Not Available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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Duties
Applicants note: This position will be filled as either a Physician Assistant (PA) or a Nurse Practitioner (NP)
This is determined by the selecting official
This announcement is for applicants applying for the PA position only
If you are interested in applying as a NP - please go to Vacancy Announcement CBSR-12859494-26-RB to submit your application
This position is for a Compensation and Pension Physician Assistant at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center
The primary role of the Physician Assistant is in the Compensation and Pension Department at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center campus - but may provide coverage throughout the facility - and CVT coverage to sites within the Battle Creek Health Care Delivery System
The Physician Assistant is expected to work Monday - Friday - 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans
There are no on-call responsibilities for this position
Major duties and responsibilities will include: - Evaluation of patients who have applied for a service‑connected disability including chart reviews in Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) and in clinic physical exams as ordered by the Veterans Benefits Administration and in accordance with the guidelines and regulations of the Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA) - Coordination of the efforts of multiple disciplines involved in a wide range of testing used in various departments - serve as consultant and resource person - develop and implement education programs for patients - families and staff - Maintaining the DMA Certification for each disability examination - Entering accurate - complete - timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record - Utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) - Act as a consultant to other team/staff members - Adhering to safety - health - and infection control standards - regulations and work practices - as well as ergonomic standards - Reporting any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials - Assisting in orientation of new staff and providing patient and family education - Participating in performance improvement activities - disaster preparedness - administrative duties - and other responsibilities assigned by Medical Service
Providers are responsible for understanding the approved settings for granted privileges
In requesting clinical privileges - providers acknowledge these setting restrictions and agree to exercise clinical privileges only in approved settings under appropriate - supported conditions
In an emergency or life‑threatening situation - providers are authorized and expected to perform any indicated treatments and procedures within their capabilities until the patient can be moved to an appropriate setting
The Physician Assistant is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines
Battle Creek VAMC policies/procedures
Medical staff bylaws - rules and regulations
And in accordance with current Joint Commission standards
Additional duties as assigned
Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K 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: 1 full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory
Work Schedule: Monday‑Friday from 8:00 a to 4:30 p; hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans
Telework: Not Available; Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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