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 EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until Filled
• Eligible applications received will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled
• The VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System is recruiting for a Physician Assistant in our Gastroenterology Clinic for the Rochester VA Clinic
• Rochester VA Clinic offers a wide range of health - support - and facility services for Veterans in upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania
• Come join the team and see what Rochester has to offer! VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• The Physician Assistant (PA) is fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System
• The PA is delegated the authority and responsibility to assume clinical - consultation - education - research - and administrative duties and responsibilities related to the patients and staff of the Gastroenterology Service
• This position works directly for the Gastroenterology Service and his/her duties and responsibilities are at the direction of the Supervising Gastroenterologist
• Duties include - but are not limited to: Coordinate and facilitate GI endoscopic care working side-by-side with the Gastroenterologists in the endoscopy suite who is performing a variety of endoscopic procedures (including - but not limited to colonoscopy and upper endoscopy) Manage and coordinate tests - labs - imaging - procedure - consultations - and travel documents as needed for the pre and post procedure care of patients
• Prepare patient for their endoscopic procedures
• Perform histories and physicals on patients as needed and appropriately document all findings in the electronic medical records
• Act as a liaison between appropriate subspecialty providers - case managers and primary care for patients in need of endoscopic procedures
• Coordinate post-procedure care by acting as a liaison between the appropriate sub- specialty and primary care providers
• Maintain APP licensing and credentialing in good standing
• Manage own GI clinic to see patients Face to Face - Televisits including CVT - VVC and TC - e-consults - prescription refills - test notification letters - national liver dash board chart reviews and chronic liver disease care and management under the guidance and supervision of the attending Gastroenterologists
• Replacement G
• tube placement - Fibroscan procedures and interpretations and Infusion center care and drug management
• Admin duties as assigned
• You will be expected to follow the Medical Staff bylaws and will complete all assigned notes - encounters and chart reviews timely
• 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: Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm 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 roseann.pomaranski@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
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