Physician Assistant - Pulmonary

<p>The Physician Assistant for the outpatient Pulmonary Team at the Durham VA Medical Center is fully-qualified and certified to function in both a clinical and administrative role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center. This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility to assume clinical, consultative, educational, research, and administrative duties and assignments related to the care of pulmonary patients.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Clinical: Manages outpatients in the Pulmonary Service in accordance with applicable medical practice guidelines Participates as a key member of the patient care team to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods, techniques, safety precautions, and protocols in their application to patients. Collaborates with other medical center health care resources to ensure continuity of care. Keeps abreast of the latest trends, skills, procedures, equipment and protocols relevant to the care of in-patients. Facilitates the care of patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of medical specialists and associated staff. Works with the Duke Fellowship Program and Duke Fellows on outpatient clinics, scheduling, and inbox monitoring. Administrative/Education/Research: Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family health care education. Coordinates the administrative functioning of the Pulmonary Outpatient Service as directed by the Section Chief Attends conferences and committee meetings as assigned by the supervising physician. Participates, directs, and provides opportunities for staff development through in-service education. Facilitates responses/actions to patient inquiries regarding care and treatment received. Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in the management of in-patients. Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Ad-hocVirtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/.