Summary

The Phoenix VA Health Care System Primary Care Physician Assistant position is located at the Main VA Clinic - Phoenix - AZ. Will work over night shifts. This vacancy will be filled with either a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant.

Duties

• The Physician Assistant (PA) is a member of the Phoenix Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Surgery Service and works in the in-patient and outpatient settings under the direction of the Chief of the Surgery Service and supervision of the General Surgery Section Chief.Major duties include but not limited to: Management of adult and elderly veterans in the surgery clinic including - but not limited to - patients being evaluated for potential surgery and those being seen for post-operative follow-up
• Document all aspects of patient care in a timely and accurate manner
• Team member of the Advanced Practice Provider group
• Assist in the operating room when appropriate
• Provide day and night coverage of surgery and ICU inpatients as well as ED consults and outpatient clinic coverage - as needed
• Select and interpret the results of diagnostic studies and laboratory studies commonly utilized in the general surgery setting
• This includes - but is not limited to CT scan - ultrasound - MRI - PET scan - GI studies - and pathology reports
• Maintain an updated understanding of surgical oncology treatment and follow up guidelines (such as National Cancer Care Network - NCCN) in order to provide evidence-based - timely care and follow up for cancer patients treated by the general surgery service Ability to be self-directed in clinical practice and in the management of patients with surgical needs across the continuum of care
• Collaborate with attending surgeon - residents and expert consultants and demonstrates clinical competence in delivering quality care for surgical patients with complex medical and surgical problems
• Utilize various computer systems - as well as good communication skills and an ability to develop high-quality interpersonal relationships with other medical providers and services including primary care - inpatient interdisciplinary teams - surgical and anesthesia teams - and the Veteran population
• Perform other related duties as determined by the attending physician
• Work Schedule: 1700 - 0530 - or depending on hospital needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required