Memphis VAMC-Physician Assistant (Radiology)-91696729

Overview

The VAMC in Memphis, Tennessee is recruiting for a Physician Assistants to serve as full-time Radiology service. The position is accountable to the Chief of Radiology, for assuring the most effective delivery of state-of-the-art care by meeting or exceeding compliance standards.

The Physician Assistant for Interventional Radiology works in the Radiology department and completes both direct patient care and administrative duties that guide the healthcare of Veterans.

Job Requirements

Physician Assistant 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;

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). NOTE : Current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is no longer required for employment in VHA.
• 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.

• Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.
• English Language Proficiency. Candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).

Experience and Education.

In addition to the basic requirements stated above, the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates :

Physician Assistant-I (PA-I)

a) Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs.

b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. The following list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA.

This practice may include, but is not limited to :

i. Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care.

ii. Ability to perform patient history and physical.

iii. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient.

iv. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.

Community Description

We are united as an organization to deliver on President Lincoln’s promise to honor and care for the brave men and women who put their lives on the line to protect our country.

VA’s culture is defined through a set of core values, which remind us and others that I CARE : integrity, commitment, advocacy, respect and excellence.

Every day, we’re dedicated to showing how much we care for our Veterans.

Each year, VA serves over 9 million Veterans in 1,200+ health care facilities spread throughout all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.

VA is a leader in clinical innovation and surgical quality, performing about 400,000 procedures annually.

Over 7,000 training programs in affiliation with over 1,800 educational institutions means endless opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career at VA.