Physician Assistant

Martinsburg, West Virginia, West Virginia, The Physician Assistant is directly accountable to the Subspecialty Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) Not Otherwise Specified (NOS) Chief. Physician Assistant’s time will be split between seeing both scheduled and walk-in HIV patients as well as completing administrative tasks associated with both the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) clinic and HIV care at Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC). Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States [in accordance with section 7402(c) to title 38, United States Code (U. S. C. ). Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U. S.

C. § 7407(a). ] Education. Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following: Master’s degree in any discipline. OR Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a PA. Certification. Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Licensure. PAs must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State. NOTE: Current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is no longer required for employment in VHA. 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) Grade Determinations: In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met: Physician Assistant-I (PA-I) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA. This practice may include, but is not limited to: Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care. Ability to perform patient history and physical. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession. Physician Assistant-II (PA-II) Experience and Education. The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by: Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.

S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U. S. Department of Education. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II: Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care.

Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively. Physician Assistant-III (PA-III) Experience and Education. PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multidisciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by: Three years of successful practice as a PA. OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U. S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA. Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-III: Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care. Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill, multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE). Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials. Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and other health care personnel. Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes. Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard.

This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service. [“Major Duties: The PA, assigned to Medical Service will be accountable for Adhering to established Martinsburg VAMC policies and procedures, Veterans Affairs (VA) Directives, and being knowledgeable about those regarding HIV. Demonstrating, leadership and accomplishment when providing support to the infectious diseases section in the VA organization. Implementing and complying with administrative review of the service’s operations to assure compliance with all internal and external review requirements, specifically completing extra views and other internal and external audits regarding our HIV program, clinic and patient care. Clinical management of patients may include skills necessary for the stabilization of acute complications and may include the initiation of basic life support, as well as basic principles of routine care of HIV patients; including primary care. Patient education is primarily provided in an interactive setting which requires good interpersonal skills. Under the direction of the Subspecialty NOS Chief shall be accountable for all clinical duties and assignments that he/she deems necessary. Learn about basic management of HIV as described by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) guidelines. Coordinate the HIV Support group.

Coordinating case management functions for HIV patients. Overseeing HIV screening program at Martinsburg VAMC. Manage the VA HIV and Hepatitis C Clinical Case Registry and local SharePoint Educate Martinsburg VAMC employees about HIV in both formal and informal setting. Overseeing and carrying out day to day administrative tasks associated with the HIV/AIDS Committee Ensure HIV patients at Martinsburg are up to date on their primary care screening, vaccines and other quality measures. Help coordinate care and labs for PrEP and HIV patients. Help coordinate PrEP program. Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not required”]

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