Physician Assistant vacancy at Department of Veterans Affairs in Alexandria

Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician Assistant on Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:03:42 GMT. The VA Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana consists of the medical center facility located on Shreveport Highway, Pineville, Louisiana. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 574731 (Include # on all documents) 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...

Physician Assistant

Location: Alexandria Louisiana

Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently seeking to employ Physician Assistant right now, this vacancy will be placed in Louisiana. More complete informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. The VA Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana consists of the medical center facility located on Shreveport Highway, Pineville, Louisiana.

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 574731 (Include # on all documents)

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. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

A s a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U. S. Citizenship

Must pass pre-employment examination

English Language Proficiency required

Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required

Background and-or Security Investigation required

DUTIES:
This PA will work in the Mental Hygiene Clinic providing medication management including the use of neuroleptic injections and other psychotropic medications to approximately 10-12 Veterans per day. The PA will provide and coordinate comprehensive outpatient care for assigned patients, or patients with acute and chronic problems; screening outpatients to determine need for further care; order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and vaccines; carrying out health promotion and disease prevention activities including education and shared decision-making; initiating and expediting requests for consultations and scheduling special tests and studies; document progress notes in the patientÂ's medical record using applicable CPT codes; obtaining consent and documenting procedures performed for which the PA is responsible; provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care and use of prescribed treatments and drugs; writing prescriptions for schedule 3 - 5 drugs using the facility DEA.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship. English Language Proficiency

GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
WILL BE DETERMINE BY THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD

SALARY DETERMINATIONS:
WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS BOARD

EDUCATION OR TRAINING:
(1) A bachelorÂ'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 bachelorÂ'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.

Certification:
As of March 12, 1993, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's 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:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.

Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .

BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .

OTHER INFORMATION:
This position will be filled on a full-time permanent basis. Upon completing any required probationary period, the position will be permanent.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.

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This vacancy starts available on: Sun, 12 Aug 2012 14:03:42 GMT

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