Physician Assistant (Surgery)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (Surgery)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Description

Provide surgical and patient care across inpatient and outpatient settings by taking histories, performing physical exams, developing and implementing diagnoses and care plans, and coordinating follow-up.

Order diagnostic studies and tests, place orders for labs and ancillary services, and initiate VA specialty consults and non-VA care requests per policy.

Obtain informed consent for treatments/procedures within your Scope of Practice and document patient progress, orders, and summaries (with surgeon review/co-sign when required).

Benefits

• Eligibility for the VA Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) for qualified candidates (up to $200,000; award amount and term depend on VHA review)

• Possible relocation/recruitment incentives and Physician/Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP) eligibility for qualified cases

• Comprehensive federal total rewards package (benefits vary by position and eligibility)