There is a full time opening for a Physician Assistant-Float in the Primary Care out of the Northeast John H. Bradley Clinic in Appleton, WI. This position is part of the Northeast Wisconsin Outpatient Services Division, that provides coverage for the Primary Care Clinics located in Appleton, Cleveland and Green Bay. The future planned clinic in Fond Du Lac would also be covered by this position. The ability of the provider to travel to all four clinical sites is a requirement of the position.

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. There is a full time opening for a Physician Assistant (PA) in the Primary Care Clinic based out of Northeast John H. Bradley Clinic in Appleton, WI. Responsibilities include a collaborative practice within our primary care clinics for a designated panel of veteran patients. Provide surrogate coverage for established panels for providers that are ill or otherwise on longer term leave, urgent care and same day appointments as required, and Medical Officer of the Day coverage as needed. The care could include comprehensive Primary Care services and intermittent coverage to a panel of patients, obtaining histories, conducting physical examinations, assessing, diagnosing, view alert management for multiple panels, and treating acute and chronic medical conditions, Provide overall evidenced based care following VHA (Veterans Health Administration) directives, policies and Evidenced Based guidelines. Work within a PACT (Patient Aligned Care Team) model of care as a surrogate provider. Initiate consults to specialty care services when appropriate. Prescribe medications; order supplies, prosthetic devices, and home health aides according to clinical privileges. Teach and counsel patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, plan of care, and intervene with optimal treatment for patients and families; modify treatment plans as disease progresses. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Day Shift -- Monday through Friday Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Available Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/Required Experience: Current PA License Required. Graduate of master's degree Physician Assistant Required WI Prescriptive Authority Required 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. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one 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. Physical Requirements: Walking, bending, stooping, and some lifting in the direct care of patients. There may also be extended periods of sitting.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on 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: Ryan Ten Cate
• Phone: 414-369-1195
• Email: [email protected]