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

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm EDRP Authorized: Contact [email protected], the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Financial Disclosure Report: Not required DUTIES: Expansion of Whole Health clinical care Pain Management offered to patients at East Orange, Lyons and the CBOCs. Provides a Whole Health Pain Management approach to patients by. Providing comprehensive evaluations of veteran's needs Developing treatment plans to address identified needs. Providing integrative therapies as indicated Guiding patients in the creation of healthy lifestyle programs Leading shared medical visits as required Maintains clinical records as outlined in facility policies and procedures Maintains outcomes data as required by the Director/Supervisor Participates in hospital committees and meetings as requested Participation in Pain Management, Whole Health and other committees as appropriate Develop templates required for CPRS documentation as needed Participation in VA sponsored Pain Management, Whole Health and other conference calls and workshops as appropriate Training and mentorship to providers on the role of integrative health in the care of pain management patients by: Developing, scheduling, and providing training and in-services for staff. Mentoring direct care staff on the benefits and practical application of selected integrative modalities. Serve as liaison with medical staff on the role of integrative medicine for staff. Provide in-services to medical staff groups as required . Produce and distribute regular updates on integrative health initiatives being implemented in the hospital to medical staff. Additional duties as requested by the Director/Supervisor. Communicates clearly and effectively. Completed written work is proofed and without errors. Can readily apply high-level critical thinking skills to problem investigation and resolution.

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: Experience with Pain Medication Management and integrative therapies. 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: In Accordance With VA Directive and Handbook 5019

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address VA New Jersey Health Care System 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 US
• Name: Maria Tola
• Phone: 973-847-1813
• Email: [email protected]