PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
Location: Fort McPherson Georgia
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT right now, this position will be placed in Georgia. More complete informations about this position opportunity kindly read the description below. Our mission: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
Incumbent works in Mental Health Service Line of the Atlanta VA Medical Center and supports the mission and vision of the Medical Center. S/he works as a member of either the Substance Abuse Treatment Program providing care to a panel of dually-diagnosed outpatient veterans in a group setting, outpatient substance abuse/behavioral health evaluations to eligible Veterans who are being referred to our substance abuse treatment program (SATP) and provide consultation to the medical and surgical floors for patients with substance abuse disorders. The Domiciliary to provide health and mental health services for veterans in residence. Acute Inpatient Psychiatr y providing psychiatric care to veterans who are currently hospitalized on a psychiatric unit. S/he must communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of clinicians in order to ensure quality treatment and care to the veteran. S/he submits comprehensive assessments with detailed evaluations of patient's psychiatric and substance abuse conditions including current conditions, past history, substance abuse history, trauma history, mental status exam, diagnosis and future plans for patients seen in a routine and crisis care. S/he will collaborate with psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, addiction therapists, and social workers in a multidisciplinary treatment team approach.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship Required
Must pass a pre-employment medical examination
English language proficiency required
Designated and-or random drug testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
Certification
DUTIES:
The PA is responsible for the assessment and treatment of complex cases, to include veteran's families and medical/mental health/ substance abuse disorders as it relates to family issues. The PA is expected to consult with fellow team members and other health/mental health professionals on a regular basis regarding individual cases. The PA will provide clinical supervision to other clinicians on the team, as necessary, if instructed by Team Leader. The PA works under the direct supervision of a VA psychiatrist. The PA responsibilities include performing Mental Health Admission History and Physicals, reassessing patient in accordance with medical center and unit policies, daily management of patients during the admission, completing discharge summaries, psychosocial assessments, individual, marital and group psychotherapy, and psycho-education . The PA will also provide supervision of PA students.
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm, THE SELECTED INCUMBENT MAY BE REQUIRED TO WORK WEEKENDS, EVENINGS OR OTHER IRREGULAR TOURS OF DUTY
POSITIONS OPEN UNTIL FILLED CUT-OFF EVERY 30 DAYS
**RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION MAY BE AUTHORIZED FOR HIGHLY QUALIFIED APPLICANT**
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
QUALIFICATIONS
Citizenship - Citizen of the United States. (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section a, paragraph 3g, this part.)
English Language Proficiency - PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), and 7407(d).
EDUCATION
(1) A bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); OR
(2) Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelor's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; OR
(3) Graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as an independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist, or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years.
REQUIREMENTS
Certification - As of March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA) is a requirement for employment. This requirement does not apply to non-certified PAs on VA rolls as of that date.
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Five points may be added to the eligible ratings of veterans who: Entered the military service prior to October 14, 1976; served on active duty during the Gulf War between August 2, 1990 and January 2, 1992, regardless of where the person served; or, served in a military action for which they received a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. Medal holders and Gulf War veterans must have served continuously for at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty. Ten points may be granted to the eligible ratings of disabled veterans; Purple Heart recipients; spouses or mothers of a 100 percent disabled veteran; or the widows, widowers, or mothers of a deceased veteran.
BENEFITS:
The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. The following Web addresses are provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts - The Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program (FSAFeds) allows you to pay for certain health and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. For additional information visit: https://www.fsafeds.com/fsafeds/index.asp
Health Insurance - The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program offers over 100 optional plans. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/health/index.asp
Leave - Most Federal employees earn both annual and sick leave. For additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/oca/leave/index.asp
Life Insurance - The Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) offers: Basic Life Insurance plus three types of optional insurance, for additional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/insure/life/index.asp
Long Term Care Insurance - The Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP) provides long term care insurance for Federal employees and their parents, parents-in-law, stepparents, spouses, and adult children. For additional information visit: http://www.ltcfeds.com/
Retirement Program - Almost all new employees are automatically covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan. The three tiers are: Social Security Benefits, Basic Benefit Plan, Thrift Savings Plan. For addtional information visit: http://www.opm.gov/retire/index.asp
This link provides and overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp
Child Care Subsidy Program - Qualified federal employees may be covered by our child care subsidy program or dependent care flexible spending account. Our human resources office can provide additional information on eligibility. More info: http://www.usajobs.gov/jobextrainfo.asp#CCRS
To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
Salary will be determined by a Compensation Panel and will be based on education and experience
If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other candidates for this position. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position. ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
If you interested on this position just click on the Apply button, you will be redirected to the official website
This position starts available on: Fri, 31 Aug 2012 14:02:28 GMT
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