Physician Assistant-Spinal Cord Injury-Open Continuous Announcement

Summary

The Physician Assistant will be selected to provide daily support for the activities of an established outpatient clinic in SCI/D center - the emerging Telehealth Program - expanding Home Health program and potentially to support on-going research projects for a major SCI/D treatment center. Based on interest and skillset of incumbent and service needs - cross coverage for SCI/D inpatient unit may also be a part of the responsibilities. Ongoing collaboration with physicians - and nursing staff.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant duties include: Providing support to SCI/D patients across the spectrum of care
• Assessment and treatment of veterans with SCI/D in the SCI/D outpatient clinic and potentially inpatients admitted to the hospital
• Collaboration with tele-health and home-care nursing team to provide high level specialized care in the outpatient setting Working with the attending staff and interdisciplinary rehab team to provide coordinated high-quality care
• Provides admission histories and physicals - admission orders - aftercare plans and discharge summaries
• Communicating with patients in person and by phone to address their concerns and questions
• Instructing patients and families in self-care and treatment
• Documenting assessments - diagnosis and plans of care in the clinical records In collaboration with current physician assistants - provides on-call coverage on Monday through Thursdays (holidays excluded) from home
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized