Job Description:

Physician Assistant - Orlando, Florida Help Duties Some positionsspecialties are eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). If selected, you will be notified if your specialty is eligible for EDRP or not. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. In compliance with VA Policy & union requirementsrecommendations for Title 38 clinical positions, internal facility employees must receive first consideration prior to hiring managers making selections externally to other applicants. So, this internal announcement ensures this is met by posting all positions internally to facility employees throughout the year. This announcement does not signify that a vacancy exists at this time. Should a true vacancy become available in this occupationspecialty, applicants will be reviewed & referred to hiring managers for consideration at that time. You will receive notification whenif your application progresses to the next stage of recruitment. You must select the location(s) that you wish to be considered for at your facility. If a vacancy becomes available, you will only be referred for the location(s) you select when you apply. You may select one (1) or multiple locations. Note that there may not be any current vacancies at the time of this announcement, however, applicants may be considered for future and any additional vacancies that become available until the announcement closes. The core Physician Assistant privilege elements are based on nationally standardized training by PA training programs accredited by the Rulemaking Authority and laws established by the state of current licensure and provide evidence of board certification as a PA by a national certification agency vetted by the VA and listed on the Office of Nursing (ONS) website. The Physician Assistant is authorized to perform the following core duties. Obtain medical histories and perform physical examinations. Provide and coordinate medical care for assigned patients, including establishing diagnoses, formulating and implementing care plans, and providing follow-up care. Evaluate outpatients to determine the need for further health care. Order and interpret diagnostic testing results and therapeutic modalities. Order ancillary services, including but not limited to, pharmacy, social services, physical medicine and rehabilitation therapies, prosthetic services, etc. Order VA specialty service consults and initiating requests for non-VA medical care and consults in accordance with VHA and local facility policy and procedures. Order or prescribe devices, supplies, and durable medical equipment. Order or prescribe medications for patients under their care. May initiate and renew non-formulary medications when established. Admit and discharge patients in consultation with, and on behalf of, the attending physician. Obtain and document informed consent for treatments and procedures for which the Physician Assistant is responsible according to the Hospital Policy Memorandum on Informed Consent. Provide education and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs. Telehealth Modalities may be utilized for the provision of care by an authorized provider pursuant to Service level guidance, required training and instruction, and in collaboration with the Facility Telehealth Coordinator (FTC). Perform certain minor surgicaltherapeutic procedures including but not limited to: suturingclosure of lacerations, removal of sutures and staples, obtaining biopsies, incision and drainage of abscess or superficial thrombosis, skin and soft tissue biopsies, removal or exchange of indwelling drains or tubes, insertion or removal of peripheral venous or arterial catheters, removal of central venous catheters, wound debridementculturesVAC dressing application and changes, nitrogen skin applications, insertion and irrigation of Foley catheters, insertion and irrigation of nasogastric tubes, administration of local and topical anesthesia.