This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (http://www.milwaukee.va.gov/). Milwaukee is located in southeastern Wisconsin, about 90 minutes from Chicago, IL and Madison, WI. Milwaukee is on the shores of Lake Michigan, the fifth largest lake in the world where Summerfest, the world's largest music festival and many ethnic festivals take place throughout the summer. There is something for everyone in Milwaukee.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. There is a Physician Assistant (PA) position open in Orthopedics within the Surgical Care division at the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, located in Milwaukee, WI. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Participate in clinics seeing postoperative and other patients as needed. Complete patient assessment, including history and physical exams as indicated and order appropriate diagnostic tests, as specified in clinical privileges. Support the advanced clinic access (ACA) principles to improve clinic flow, reduce number of visits per unique; improve patient wait time in clinic. Provide continuity of patient care between the outpatient and inpatient venues. Perform initial evaluation of consults in the ER, ICU, and inpatient units when residents are in the operating room or at a conference. Assist in the daily management on the inpatient floors when residents are not available and work collaboratively with the floor nurses. Provide specialty care to patients with acute and chronic problems, managed by the orthopedic subspecialty. Prescribe medications, diet, supplies, prosthetic devices, and home health aids according to clinical privileges. Coordinate special order items and off station testing as needed. Teach and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care and intervene with optimal treatment for patients and families; evaluate outcomes and modify treatment plans as indicated. Participate on interdisciplinary councils, task forces, and committees as assigned. Participate in selection and development of patient education materials. Advance clinical knowledge of self and others by presenting relevant information and continuing education programs for nursing and medical staff. Participate in clinical research relevant to the Orthopedic patient population. Assist in the collection of data and implementing system changes. Perform limited number of orthopedic procedures commensurate with experience and privileging when onboarded or at a later date, as appropriate. Assist in the operating room for selected procedures aligned with clinic needs, experience, and privileging when onboarded or at a later date. Perform assigned administrative duties including quality assurance, peer review, serving on various committees as directed by administration, and as deemed appropriate by the managing physician. Other non-clinical tasks may also be assigned. Work Schedule: Day Shift, Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organizational skills Current or previous experience in Orthopedics Grade Determinations: Grade 1-Entry Level with knowledge, skills, and abilities that present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA. Nothing additional required beyond basic requirements. Grade 2-Intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences. Two years of successful practice as a PA OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Grade 3-Full Performance Level and lead and organize patient care independently, practice within multi-disciplinary teams, and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. Three years of successful practice as a PA OR successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S. Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and on year of OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and on year of professional practice as a PA. References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. The full performance level of this vacancy is 3. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 1 to 3. Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Education

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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Megan Reuter
• Email: [email protected]