Summary

This is an Open Continuous Announcement. Applications in USA Staffing will be qualified based on the resume submitted and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager every 2 weeks until the announcement is closed - cancelled - or filled. This vacancy will be used to fill multiple positions.

Duties

• PA will provide consultative services and follow up of medical subspecialty patients in his/her designated field in the inpatient and/or outpatient setting at the Fargo VA Medical Center or one of the affiliated CBOCs (Community Based Outpatient Clinics)
• Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8-4.30 PM
• Alternative work hours - if desired - should be agreed upon at the time of joining
• Each full time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hrs per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status
• On call responsibilities are specialty specific and may involve duty outside of typical business hours dependent upon the needs of the ICC
• During the course of employment - participation in activities/committees/boards/projects pertinent to the subspecialty or the ICC may be necessary as dictated by strategic or other initiatives/taskings
• When working with inpatients - provider is expected to discuss the plan of care - recommendations etc
• with the Hospitalists so as to facilitate discharge planning and other interdisciplinary patient care plan activities
• PAs will be assigned a supervising physician to provide clinical oversight and review
• Providers are expected to act as \"surrogates\" for the patients of their colleagues when one or more of their colleagues are on leave
• All providers need to follow departmental and VHA policies for leave and attendance and will work within Title 38 appointment guidelines
• Leaves should be requested in advance as much as possible to minimize disruption to patient care services
• All unscheduled absences must be properly communicated
• A progress note must be entered on all inpatients on which the PA medical subspecialist rounds during weekdays - weekends or holidays
• Timely documentation is necessary in all areas in accordance with departmental policy
• All administrative work should be completed in a timely fashion
• The discharge summary may be dictated
• All other inpatient documentation should be entered by the provider into the medical record directly via CPRS
• Prohibited abbreviations are not to be used
• Quality of care will meet professional standards at all times
• All providers will work within their privileges at all times - unless necessitated by an emergency
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Virtual Position: This is not a virtual position and located on site in Fargo - ND
• Work Schedule: Mon - Fri - 0800 - 1630