Physician Assistant (PA) - Gastroenterology

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (PA) specializing in Gastroenterology

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm (supervisor-approved; shifts may vary based on facility/patient needs)

• Telework: Not authorized

• Virtual: Not a virtual position

• Grade: Full performance level is PA-III; selected grade range PA-I to PA-III

Description

As a Licensed Independent Provider, you will practice autonomously within the approved scope of practice while collaborating with the health care team. You will provide comprehensive, patient-centered gastroenterology care within VA policies, regulations, and clinical guidelines. The role includes evaluation and management of complex gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary conditions and support for an academic VA health care program.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered gastroenterology care within scope of practice
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute, chronic, and complex GI and hepatobiliary conditions
• Obtain/document medical histories, perform physical examinations, and develop individualized treatment plans
• Order, interpret, and follow up on labs, imaging, pathology reports, and other diagnostics
• Manage symptoms/conditions including abdominal pain, GI bleeding, dysphagia, reflux, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, and altered bowel habits
• Evaluate patients for colonoscopy and upper endoscopy and provide appropriate pre- and post-procedure care
• Prescribe medications and perform procedures in line with privileges, training, and scope
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, procedure preparation, and follow-up care
• Collaborate with gastroenterologists and interdisciplinary team members for referrals, consultations, and transitions of care
• Maintain accurate medical records and participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical education

Requirements

• US citizenship
• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited training program (or predecessor)
• Master’s degree (any discipline) OR Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with 1 year of Physician Assistant experience
• Passed PANCE (or in the process of taking the exam)
• Hold or be able to hold a full and unrestricted PA license in a US state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Maintain current registration in the state of licensure if required
• Proficiency in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete VA pre-employment onboarding and documentation requirements
• Pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination
• Urinalysis drug screening for testing-designated positions (refusal leads to denial)
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• May be required to serve a probationary period

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government includes a comprehensive total rewards package. Federal benefits eligibility depends on the position type and whether it is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.