Lead Physician Assistant (Dermatology)

<p>The Lexington VAMC PA IV will serve as the Facility Lead of the PA staff and have demonstrated a reputable record of clinical experience and an exceptional knowledge base concerning the numerous functions involved in the delivery of patient care. The facility Lead PA will possess the ability to interact effectively with a variety of medical and surgical specialists, health care team members, and senior administrative staff.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Duties may include but are not limited to: All consultations, reports of histories and physical examinations, and special examination records written by the PA will clearly identify the provider as a physician assistant Leadership: Participation in staff meetings, hospital committees, and peer review process. Demonstrate effective communication to other staff and up to leadership, to include input to heads up messages (for acute patient bad outcomes) and issue briefs. Participate in Clinical Pertinence Reviews (routine medical record reviews). Credentials: Maintain VA training requirements and timely completion of documentation and upkeep of credentials required for scope of practice. Participate in the FPPE/OPPE process. Ensure orders or prescriptions written comply with the parameters of state licensure and scope of practice. Organizational: Adheres to employee health requirements. Time/Leave Management: Adherence to policy for assigned tour of duty and timely requests for leave in VISTA and for clinic cancellations. The physician assistant will perform administrative duties as directed by the supervising physician or agent of the supervising provider. In conjunction with supervising and consulting physicians, performs complete evaluations on, develops treatment plans and implements therapeutic intervention for, and provides appropriate follow-up care to inpatients. Provides education and counseling to patient/family in the areas of health promotion, and maintenance. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team, enacts treatment plan, provides education, and ensures appropriate follow-up. Records all physical findings in the patient's medical record and has notes counter signed at the request of the supervising physician. Acts as a consultant/mentor to PAs in lower grades and other clinical and support staff. The physician assistant will abide by all Veterans Administration (VA) rules and regulations pertinent to the scope of practice within any VA facility. Demonstrates leadership in developing productive working relationships with groups in other programs, services, academic settings, and community agencies. Research medical literature and applies evidenced-based medicine to improve clinical practice. Shares medical literature research findings with colleagues to enhance patient care delivery. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Adhoc - As determined by agency policy. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.