Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• This Physician Assistant will be a Mid-level provider for the Hem/Onc Section under the Medical Service Line
• The physician assistant will provide clinical support to the supervisory physicians of Hem/Onc section - and their duties and responsibilities will be at the direction of the supervisory physicians as well as Chief of the Department following transition period
• This PA must be fully qualified to provide a full range of patient care services in the Hem/Onc Section
• The PA will function in both a clinical and administrative role - and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the DC Veterans Affairs Medical Center
• MAJOR DUTIES: Clinical: Independently manages their assigned Hematology Oncology patients with acute and chronic health conditions - provide emergent - urgent and non-urgent care supporting Hem/Onc clinics after completing transition period and approved by the Chief of the Department
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal Hematology/Oncological disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Prescribes chemotherapy after successful completion of required training and area specific orientation
• Monitor and manage treatment side effects - toxicities and complications from chemotherapy - biological agents - immunology - targeted therapies sand other interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families about specific diagnoses - treatment and able to sign consent form
• Develops Survivorship plans for patients and follows those patients
• Serve as a resource for staff - nurses - patients and family by providing education on specific topics
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of - Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellent care
• Participates in hematology/oncology research
• Assists with mentoring physician assistant's students - nurses of rotating in the hem/onc Section
• Administrative: Coordinates referrals and evaluation of veterans at the DC Veteran Affairs Medical Center in addition to outside VA's and private sector referrals of Veterans for evaluation and management
• Facilitates response/actions to patient inquires for care and treatment provided by the Section
• Other administrative duties as needed
• Educational: Attends educational activities to maintain certification needs
• Completes all TMS training in a timely manner
• Participates in educational activities in the Hem/Onc Section and the Medical Service to ensure updated knowledge of the subject
• Makes use of other educational materials on an as needed basis
• Achieve chemotherapy certification (ONS and Biotherapy certification) at the end of 1000 clinical hours
• Completion of ASCO APP program within 3 years
• Research: Appreciates the need for research activities as complementary and useful aspects of patient care
• Becomes familiar with requirements for submission of research protocols and assists Administrative Assistant and others in the preparation of documents
• Participates in the care of patients enrolled in research and documents those activities as required - on a timely basis
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact Tracy.Stevens@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized