Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

SummaryThis Physician Assistant (Primary Care) position serves the Central Texas VA Health Care System and Ambulatory Care Service at the Palestine VA Clinic.DutiesVA offers a comprehensive total rewards packageThe Physician Assistant is a clinical provider that practices within the Rules and Regulations of the Nursing Practice Act of the state of licensureThe Physician Assistant collaborates with other disciplines to develop - implement - and coordinate a system of patient care delivery that promotes communication - teamwork - high quality care - patient satisfaction - positive outcomes - appropriate utilization of resources and cost-effective servicesPhysician Assistant functions as a registered nurse with advanced education and experienceDuties include but are not limited to: Demonstrating leadership - experience and creative approaches to management of complex patients - Functioning in a variety of leadership roles that influence patient care - organizational processes and/or systems to improve overall outcomes - Assisting nursing staff and the interdisciplinary team to clarify and meet health goals for individuals - families and specified patient populations - Administering injections and performing biopsies - Providing Well Women's Healthcare - Demonstrating competence in performing emergency/urgent care duties - etcTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not AuthorizedWork Schedule: Monday - Friday0800-1630 CST