Physician Assistant-Emergency Dept
Coordinate and supervise the delivery of outpatient care for Emergency Department patients including patient evaluation; treatment including biopsies, order appropriate medications, schedule follow-up as needed, appropriate referrals as needed. Serve as primary Emergency Department provider for an independent panel of clinic patients after an initial training period. Perform new patient Emergency Department consultation and return Emergency Department visits and telephone follow up visits and collaborate with Emergency Department staff. Establish a comprehensive plan of care based on clinical findings and standards of care. Establish mutual goals with patient/family. Prescribe medications based on patients' status, accepted scientific guidelines, prescriptive authority, and ongoing evaluation of therapies. Lead and direct others in Emergency Department to assure access to and continuity of care across the VA continuum, between referral bases, and transitioning from inpatient/observation status toward outpatient follow-up care. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, including but not limited to biopsies, laboratory tests, and appropriate radiology studies. Help triage requests for outpatient Emergency Department consultation in a timely manner, coordinate tests and visits based on clinical urgency, and assist in facilitating IFC consults and referrals from other VA facilities. Support and enhance the mission and goals of the VA Salt Lake City Health Care System. Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups and establish relationships with professional and/or other related groups within the community. Develop a professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in the patient care and healthcare delivery. Demonstrate ability to function independently in advanced leadership, critical thinking, problem solving, and project management skills. Is proactive in identifying potential emergency/crisis situations and providing appropriate interventions. Performs procedures within the approved scope of practice and based on documented competencies:
Performing diagnostic and stabilization procedures based on ACLS protocol. Performing procedures such as incision and drainage, joint aspiration, suturing Screening patients to determine the need for hospital admission Screening patients to determine the need for further health care including consultations Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies such as laboratory test, X-rays, electrocardiograms, PFT's, CT, MRI, stress testing, nuclear medicine studies Ordering and/or starting IV solutions and medications Ordering and/or inserting nasogastric suction catheters Ordering or performing bladder catheterization Ordering one on one status on patients with SI or at risk for elopement Performing medical clearance exams on patients being admitted to IPU Performing other procedures as listed in credentialing packet 14. Other duties may include serving on committees and administrative duties as directed by ED Chief, ED nurse manager or chief of medicine service Work Schedule:
Full Time, Days 7:
30am to 6:
00pm Financial Discloser Report:
Not required 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. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following:
(1) Master's degree in any discipline; OR (2) Bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a PA. Certification. Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Licensure. PAs must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State. Grade Determinations:
The full performance level of this vacancy is VN-4. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of VN-1 to VN-4. Salary determination will be made by the Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in accordance with the Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/78 Part II Appendix G8 Physician Assistant. Physical Requirements:
Must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others. Position requires walking throughout the clinic, and the Medical Center, standing for extended periods of time, and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with patients and interdisciplinary teams. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:
preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Performing diagnostic and stabilization procedures based on ACLS protocol. Performing procedures such as incision and drainage, joint aspiration, suturing Screening patients to determine the need for hospital admission Screening patients to determine the need for further health care including consultations Ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies such as laboratory test, X-rays, electrocardiograms, PFT's, CT, MRI, stress testing, nuclear medicine studies Ordering and/or starting IV solutions and medications Ordering and/or inserting nasogastric suction catheters Ordering or performing bladder catheterization Ordering one on one status on patients with SI or at risk for elopement Performing medical clearance exams on patients being admitted to IPU Performing other procedures as listed in credentialing packet 14. Other duties may include serving on committees and administrative duties as directed by ED Chief, ED nurse manager or chief of medicine service Work Schedule:
Full Time, Days 7:
30am to 6:
00pm Financial Discloser Report:
Not required 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. Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Graduate of a training program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations. Additionally, candidates must meet one of the following:
(1) Master's degree in any discipline; OR (2) Bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a PA. Certification. Must have successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE). Licensure. PAs must possess an active, current, full, and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. PAs must maintain current registration in the State of licensure if this is a requirement for continuing active and current licensure in that State. Grade Determinations:
The full performance level of this vacancy is VN-4. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of VN-1 to VN-4. Salary determination will be made by the Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in accordance with the Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. References:
VA HANDBOOK 5005/78 Part II Appendix G8 Physician Assistant. Physical Requirements:
Must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience, and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others. Position requires walking throughout the clinic, and the Medical Center, standing for extended periods of time, and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with patients and interdisciplinary teams. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:
preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
- Department:
0603 Physician Assistant - Salary Range:
$86,035 to $148,177 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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