Physician Assistant - Acute Pain (Anesthesia) - Mather

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount up to $200,000 & eligibility period one to five years are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>*This ANNOUNCMENT will remain open until September 8, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be July 14, 2026, with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.** VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Full-Time; Negotiable work schedule that aligns with the service and the patient needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@VA.GOV, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Duties Include: Assess preoperative surgical patients and manage postoperative pain for inpatients and outpatients Evaluate and complete consults, including assessment and plans of patients with acute and chronic pain conditions Facilitate perioperative flow of patients on day of surgery Assist with regional anesthesia procedures Management of PCA, peripheral nerve catheter infusions, and epidural infusions under the supervision of the APS attending physician Management of intravenous infusions Provide continuity of care by participating in daily bedside rounds Educate patients regarding regional anesthesia techniques, medications, fall preventions, and other patient care modalities Document all aspects of patient care in a timely and accurate manner Perform other related duties within scope or practice as determined by the attending physician or by the APS Section Chief Work closely with mental health, primary care, surgeons, and other medical providers to coordinate pain management goals Outpatient management of post-operative pain medications including phone calls and clinic visits Work closely with the rest of the APS and CPS members Development and implementation of in-service, education, and training to staff, patients, and family members</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.