Physician Assistant (Primary Care)
Location: Clarksburg West Virginia
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is hiring Physician Assistant (Primary Care) right now, this career will be placed in West Virginia. Further informations about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Clarksburg, WV United States
Duties:
Please Note: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for this positi! on.
Major Duties/Responsibilities
~ Provide direct, episodic and comprehensive primary care to Veterans on an outpatient basis (defined panel of patients), in the primary care setting, to adults (includes chronic diseases encompassing all of the medical specialties)
~ Take histories, perform physical examinations, test interpretations, selected minor diagnostic procedures, patient counseling, differential diagnoses, and medical therapeutics.
~ Other duties as assigned.
The type of care is served to the Veteran population of mostly male, with diseases consistent with those seen in the general population namely diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, COPD, mental health disorders, etc.
A major focus is in preventive medicine. The VA utilizes a national electronic medical record system and is known for delivering high-quality, evidence-based care within a culture of continuous improvement. This primary care clinic is utiliz! ing a more patient-centered, health care team approach (PACT),! with emphasis on improving health care outcomes through developing better systems for care management and coordination.
Tour of Duty : Monday - Friday or Tuesday - Saturday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M., 7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M., or 7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.; however, subject to change, depending on the needs of the service/medical center.
Qualifications & Evaluations
Note: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is 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 t! he 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 responsible 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. E! nglish Language Proficiency. PAs appointed to direct patient-care posit! ions 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 for 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 employees 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 educati! on requirements in section A of this appendix 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 resolves problems! that impede the delivery of patient care and services.
(c) In! structional 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
(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 occupation 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) Pr! actice 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 Pract! ice. 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; develops 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 a! fter 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 health-related science and a bachelorÂ's or master'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 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 EXPERIENC! E. Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be v! erified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions WILL affect consideration for employment.
Benefits & Other Info
Working for the Department 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 .
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position , you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday,! September 12, 2013 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomp! lete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Applic! ation in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
More Info
Clarksburg
WV
2013-08-23T21:24:11.193537
345060200
Permanent
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 Certificat! e of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
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VATA
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
None
Please Note: This position is being announced as Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care) 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 job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
Per Year
T38-13-34-CSB-904896
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
Please review the "Required Documents" section below to make sure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being foun! d ineligible.
If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 904896 .
Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, September 12, 2013 to receive consideration. Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.
To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire .
Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/form! s/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf .
Fax the completed 1203FX form along! with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
***IMPORTANT***
***PLEASE NOTE: BELOW IS A COMPLETE LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. FAILURE TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET WILL RESULT IN BEING RULED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
***PLEASE BE CERTAIN TO UPLOAD YOUR DOCUMENTS UNDER THE PROPER "DOCUMENT TYPE". FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKET BEING INCOMPLETE AND NOT REFERRED FOR CONSIDERATION. Note - Application, Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Certification, and Current Basic Life Support Certification are document type Â"OtherÂ".
To apply for this position, you MUST provide a COMPLETE Application Package which includes the following (failure to provide a complete application packet will result in you not being considered for referra! l to the selecting official):
1. Completed online questionnaire. This is a requirement and must be completed.
2. Properly completed, signed, and currently dated (within one month of submission to vacancy announcement) VA Form 10-2850c, Application For Associated Health Occupations. Link to application - http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf . Please read ALL instructions and complete the application in its entirety. This is a required form and must be submitted with your application packet.
3. Detailed resume, to include work schedule and hours worked per week, as well as "to" and "from" dates of employment . This is required and must be submitted with your application packet.
4. Copy of unofficial transcript(s) - official transcript(s) will be required before being hired. Transcript(s) MUST include your name, name of school/college, date completion/certification, and certification conferred. This is required and mus! t be submitted with your application packet.
5. Copy of curren! t NCCPA certification. This is required and must be submitted with your application packet.
6. Copy of current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. This is required and must be submitted with your application packet.
7. Properly completed, signed, and currently dated (within one month of submission to vacancy announcement) Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment. Link to form - http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf This is a required form and must be submitted with your application packet.
8. Copy of most recent SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action, that shows your status - if current or former Federal civilian employee. This is required and must be submitted with your application packet, IF applicable.
9. Copy of DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" - if prior military . Copy MUST show character of discharge. This is required and must be submitted with you! r application packet, IF applicable.
10. Copy of letter from a VA Regional Office that shows percentage of disability - if prior military and you have service-connected disability . This is required and must be submitted with your application packet, IF applicable.
11. Properly completed OPM's Standard Form 15, Application for 10 Point Preference - if prior military and you have a service-connected disability . Link to form - http://www.opm.gov/Forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf This is a required form and must be submitted with your application packet, IF applicable.
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After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements. You will be! notified when this decision is made.
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This career starts available on: Thu, 29 Aug 2013 12:16:09 GMT