Physician Assistant (Compensation & Pension and Emergency Department)
Location: Clarksburg West Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is in need of Physician Assistant (Compensation & Pension and Emergency Department) right now, this position will be placed in West Virginia. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN)
906324
This announcemen! t has a current closing date of September 12, 2013. We will accept application packets on an on-going basis; however, eligible and qualified applicants that have submitted complete application packets will be referred to the selecting official at various intervals.
If the vacancy is filled prior to the closing date, the announcement will be closed.
OUR MISSION:
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Clarksburg, approximate population of 18,000 citizens, is located at the center of West Virginia's 1-79 High
Tech Corridor.
The High Tech Corridor is anchored on the north by Morgantown, which is the home of
West Virginia University, a Carnegie Foundation Research Institution and training academy for Cisco
Systems, Inc., and Oracle.
Morganto! wn was recently rated the best small city in America
! bybizjournals.com
.
Other regional high technology operations include the National Energy Technology Laboratory, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, NASA IV and V Center, and Department of Defense Biometrics Fusion Center.
Additional educational opportunities are available through Fairmont
State University, Salem International University, Alderson-Broaddus College and West Virginia Wesleyan
College.
In addition to exceptional professional challenges, Clarksburg offers an unsurpassed quality of
life, which includes low cost of living, short commutes, and outstanding recreational opportunities.
For additional information, please visit
www.Clarksburg.com
NOTE:
Applicant's education and length of practice (experience) will be considered by a Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in determining the salary of the applicant selected.
VA encour! ages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
The selectee for this position may be eligible to apply for the Education Debt Reduction Program. Please contact Human Resources at this medical center and speak with the Education Debt Reduction Program Coordinator for additional information.
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses not authorized for this position.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.
Must pass pre-employment examination.
Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
Background and/or Security Investigation required.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
DUTIES:
Please Note:
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications a! re required for this position.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
This is a full-time position, with half of the time being spent in Compensation & Pension (C & P) and the other half of the time spent in the Emergency Department (ED).
In C & P, major duties/responsibilities include:
Performing compensation & pension (disability) examinations, which includes
review of medical records, obtaining history, performing physical examinations of the Veterans, assimilation of lab and x-ray data, and completion of final reports.
Strong computer skills are necessary as the selectee uses an electronic medical record to order all appropriate lab and x-ray tests and for the completion of the C & P medical examination report.
These reports are provided to the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) for determinations of service-connected disability and benefits.
The selectee draws on an extensive medical knowledge base to make appropriate diagnoses, assess the level of function, and evaluate! the claimed conditionÂ's relationship to the VeteranÂ's active military service.
The selectee also provides medical opinions relating to service-connected benefits, receives cases on appeal, and responds to referrals in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned.
In the Emergency Department, major duties/responsibilities include:
~ Provide evaluation, stabilization, and disposition of patients that present to the ED.
~
Provide direct patient care in the ED under the guidance of the ED physician(s).
~ Document of all ED visits through the electronic medical record.
~ Other duties as assigned.
Tour of Duty
:
Monday - Friday or Wednesday - Sunday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. or 9:30 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Please Note:
Current Basic Life Support (BL! S) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications are required! for this position.
VA Qualification Standard for Physician Assistant
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
a.
Citizenship.
Citizen of the United States.
(Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)
b.
Education or Training.
The candidate must meet one of the following:
(1)
A bachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); or
(2)
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelorÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; or
(3)
Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively res! ponsible health care experience such as an independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist, or medical technician.
The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years.
c.
Certification.
As of
March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of PhysicianÂ's Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment.
This requirement does not apply to non-certified PAs on VA rolls as of that date.
d.
Physical Standards.
See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
e.
English Language Proficiency.
PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
f.
Restriction.
Under no circumstances may this occupation be used to employ physicians or other health ! care providers who do not meet the applicable qualification standards f! or their occupation.
All physician assistants must meet the requirements in subparagraphs a through e above.
GRADE REQUIREMENTS.
In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualifications criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates.
a.
Associate Grade.
None beyond basic requirements.
b.
Full Grade.
Completion of one of the following requirements:
(1)
Successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the abilities in subparagraphs (a) and (b) below.
Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements in paragraph 2c of section A can demonstrate these skills after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA.
The complexity of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures which the candidate is capable of performing, as a result of experience as a PA, have expanded significantly beyond those required of emp! loyees meeting the minimum requirements for entry into the occupation.
(a)
Ability to work effectively with patients, families or significant others, with professional and supportive personnel who provide patient care, and with members of other services;
and
(b)
Ability to provide effective care to patients; i.e. assesses, plans, implements, documents, evaluates patient care; manages care for assigned patients; initiates effective actions in emergencies; or
(2)
A BachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA
and
practice as a PA which demonstrates abilities such as those described in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, individuals attaining the education level specified in this subparagraph can demonstrate the abilities described in subparagraphs (a) and (b) above after approximately 1 year of practice as a PA; or
(3)
MasterÂ's degree in a! health care occupation or a health-related science and a baccalaureate! degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA; or
(4)
MasterÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA.
c.
Intermediate Grade.
Completion of requirements in
one
of the following paragraphs:
(1)
PA practice characterized by leadership in improving patient care; demonstrated ability to work effectively with others; and proficiency in
one
of the following four groups of behaviors (subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) below).
The PA is able to perform more complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures than PAs at Full grade and seeks guidance from the supervising physician less frequently than PAs at lower grade levels and more readily identifies complex patient care situations where referral to the supervising physician is required.
Generally, individuals meeting the education requirements in section A of this a! ppendix can successfully demonstrate
one
of these groups of behaviors after approximately 4 years of practice.
(a)
Clinical Skills.
Uses sound judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting and evaluating patient care; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive personnel; accurately documents and reports care; identifies, analyzes and resolves patient care problems whose resolution results in the significant improvement of care to patients; demonstrates such expertise in patient care so as to be recognized by others.
(b)
Managerial Skills.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates the delivery of patient care; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; uses sound judgment in making decisions; is timely and accurate in corresponding and reporting; analyzes and r! esolves problems that impede the delivery of patient care and services.!
(c)
Instructional Skills.
Assesses, plans, implements, documents and evaluates educational activities; applies current concepts and findings from research and/or studies to practice; uses effective and creative teaching methods; encourages active participation of learners in meeting their own needs.
(d)
Research Skills.
Under supervisory guidance of the managing physician, accepts professional responsibility for a scientific investigation expected to result in a publishable addition to scientific knowledge; resolves problems ordinarily entailed in the accomplishment of a project; interprets findings; prepares reports and papers; or
(2)
A bachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA
and
practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can! demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 3 years of practice as a PA; or
(3)
MasterÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a baccalaureate degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA;
and
practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA; or
(4)
MasterÂ's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA;
and
practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those described in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA; or
(5)
Doctoral degree in a health care occupat! ion or a health-related science and a baccalaureate or master's degree ! from a PA training program which is certified by the ARC-PA.
d.
Senior Grade.
Completion of the requirements in
one
of the following paragraphs:
(1)
Practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors described below.
Generally, individuals with the education in section A of this appendix can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 6 years of practice as a PA.
(a)
Working effectively with others on a consistent basis and establishing relationships with professional and/or other health care related groups in the community,
and
(b)
Significant and sustained contributions to the PA profession which may include publication or publishable works, membership on task forces, intramural or extramural committees, consulting, development of educational media, scientific inquiry, or use of creative approaches to enhance quality of patient care and productivity of! providers,
and
(c)
Practice as a PA characterized by leadership and accomplishments in developing and implementing programs to improve the delivery of patient care, and by proficiency in
one
of the following areas:
1
.
Clinical Practice.
Systematically evaluates current clinical practice; initiates change in clinical practice based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; demonstrates such expertise in patient care that advice is sought by others.
PAs involved in surgical procedures perform as first or second assistant to the surgeon in charge.
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient care programs;
2
.
Administration.
Initiates changes in the system for delivering patient care based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; uses sound judgment in making decisions; manages staff; develop! s staff for patient care leadership assignments.
3
. !
Education.
Assesses, plans, implements, coordinates and evaluates educational programs and activities; initiates change in education programs based on current concepts and findings from research and/or studies; teaches effectively and creatively; provides guidance to others involved in the delivery of the education program.
4
.
Research.
Demonstrates thorough grounding in research methodology; designs and conducts scientific inquiry; promotes and assists others in the application of findings from research and/or studies; guides and directs others in research activity; contributes through conducting scientifically meritorious inquiry and publishable findings; or
(2)
A BachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP;
and
successful practice as a PA which demonstrates behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, an individual with the education ! in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 5 years of practice as a PA; or
(3)
MasterÂ's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science and a bachelorÂ's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP;
and
successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these after approximately 4 years of practice as a PA; or
(4)
MasterÂ's degree from a PA training program certified by the CAAHP;
and
successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, an individual with the education described in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 4 years of practice as a PA; or
(5)
Doctoral degree in a health care occupation or a he! alth-related science and a bachelorÂ's or master's degree from a PA tra! ining program certified by the CAAHP;
and
successful practice as a PA which demonstrates the behaviors such as those in paragraph (1) above.
Generally, an individual with the education in this paragraph can demonstrate these behaviors after approximately 2 years of practice as a PA.
Authority:
38 U.S.C. 7304, 7402.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR, DETAILED, AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
PLEASE NOTE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U. S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website:
http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
P
hysical Requirements:
Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over), light carrying (under 15 lbs.), reaching over shoulders, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (8 hrs.), standing (8 hrs.), ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable at 13-16 in. to Jaeger 1-4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors, ability to distinguish shades of colors, hearing (aid permitted), hearing without aid, clear speech, and mental and emotional stability.
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federa! l Jobs, eligible Veterans must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) ! that shows character of discharge and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form, along with additional documentation, as noted in the "Required Documents" section of "How To Apply". For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans visit
http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions WILL affect consideration for employment.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Departme! nt of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at
http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp
.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Please Note: This position is being announced as Nurse Practitioner (Compensation & Pension and Emergency Department) as well. The total number of available positions is one.
Education loan reimbursement, under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program, may be offered.
Successful completion of a two year probationary period is required.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
This jo! b opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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