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This Physician Assistant (PA) will work directly for the Chief of the Gynecology Service. His/her duties and responsibilities will be at the direction of those Attending Physicians. This advanced practice provider will be fully qualified and certified to function in clinical and administrative roles and in accordance with the guideline and policies of the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Learn more about this agency11/26/2024 to 12/06/2024
$108,993 - $172,218 per year
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Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel to the Durham VA Health Care System for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
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CBTA-12604626-25-TW
821258800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Current federal employees of this agency.
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. (1st Area of Consideration - current permanent (full-time, part-time) Durham VA Health Care System employees ; 2nd Area of Consideration - current permanent VA Nationwide Employees; 3rd Area of Consideration - all others)
General description of assigned duties include but are not limited to:
Clinical (90%):
The Physician Assistant (PA) assists with clinical aspects of care to the patients of the Gynecology Service. This includes performing evaluations, consultations, and the writing of orders in Gynecology clinic. The PA has the authority to order all tests and procedures necessary to evaluate and care for Gynecology patients. The PA will collaborate with Gynecology attendings to initiate and coordinate fee-basis requests so that care/studies can be provided. The PA also works collaboratively with nursing staff to provide clinical guidance for patient triage needs via in-person encounters or other telephone or electronic communications. All Gynecology evaluations/orders written by the PA will fall within the guidelines of the NC Board of Medical Examiners and the bylaws of the Durham VAMC.
The PA provides clinical management of healthcare to veterans assigned to the Gynecology service. The PA facilitates care of Gynecology patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of surgical/medical specialists and associated staff. The advanced practice provider ensures that all outpatient Garner (and Durham as needed) Gynecology consult requests are reviewed, examined, and completed within 24-48 hours. On a regular and recurring basis, the PA reviews all upcoming Gynecology consult patients to ensure that they have had their studies completed before their clinic appointment. If they have not been completed, then they facilitate rescheduling as needed. The PA will also request the required imaging and laboratory studies from outside facilities as needed and is the point of contact to Radiology/Lab services regarding all absent imaging orders, incomplete/inaccurate imaging requests, and incomplete lab requests.
The PA initiates and accepts referrals to clinics and/or community agencies. Collaborates with other health care resources to insure timely and appropriate care of patients. The PA will also work with the CITC office to ensure patients for whom have referrals to community subspecialty providers have completed the following: been scheduled with the appropriate subspecialty providers and have received the appropriate subspecialty care . The PA will coordinate with the CITC office and patients directly about compliance with scheduling and receipt of community care subspecialty services.
Performs office procedures within their realm of expertise and under the direction of the Chief of Gynecology and in accordance with the individual's Scope of Practice. Expected proficiency in office procedures includes: EMB, LARC insertions/removals, colposcopy, skin biopsies, and bedside ultrasounds of early pregnancy. Responds to and participates with the Gynecology Chief and other administrative officials regarding patient problems and issues. Tracks, reviews and coordinates care for patients with abnormal pathology results from procedures (Pap smears, endometrial biopsies, dilation and curettage, hysterectomy, oophorectomy, etc.), and abnormal radiology results, for the Gynecology Service. Other clinical duties as assigned by the Gynecology Section Chief.
Administrative (10%):
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 12/06/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12604626.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/821258800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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