Purpose & Scope
A Physician Assistant (PA) employed by VHC Health Physicians(“Physician Group”) is required to complete a PA Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This PA Agreement will describe the PA’s role and function of the PA, including but not limited to, number of patients, types of illnesses, nature of treatments, special procedures, the nature of physician’s involvement, and the evaluation process. In addition, it will indicate the prescriptive authority of the PA and approval of invasive procedures authorized by the executed PA Agreement.
Overall, the PA will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.
Education
Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
Experience
One Year Of Experience As a Physician Assistant Preferred.
Certification/Licensure
Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
Awards/Recognition
- Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States. This survey was based on factors most important to parents