Physician Assistant - Amarillo VA HCS Employees ONLY - Physician Assistant
Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Amarillo
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Physician Assistant - Amarillo VA HCS Employees ONLY
Summary
This is an open continuous announcement established to enable
Physician Assistants within the Amarillo VA Health Care System to
communicate their desire for reassignment to a different physician
assistant position.
Applications expire every 90 days in order to keep the applicant
pool current.
Applicants to this announcement should update their application
every 90 days to be considered for internal reassignments.
This open continuous announcement is open for one year.
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Overview
* Accepting applications
* Open & closing dates
10/31/2023 to 10/30/2024
* Salary
$99,185 - $169,667 per year
Salary shows is that of Amarillo, TX, and may vary depending on
location.
* Pay scale & grade
VN 00
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Locations
* Clovis, NM
* Amarillo, TX
* Childress, TX
* Dalhart, TX
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* Lubbock, TX
* Remote job
No
* Telework eligible
No
* Travel Required
Not required
* Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
* Appointment type
Permanent -
* Work schedule
Full-time -
* Service
Excepted
* Promotion potential
3
* Job family (Series)
0603 Physician Assistant
* Supervisory status
No
* Security clearance
Other
* Drug test
Yes
* Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
* Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
* Announcement number
CAZM-JMS
* Control number
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This job is open to
* Internal to an agency
Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open ONLY to current, permanent employees of
the Amarillo VA Health Care System.
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Duties
Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies
become available.
Duties and responsibilities: The Physician Assistant provides
quality patient care in collaboration with other health care
professionals. Specific duties vary based on the position.
Work Schedule: Varies per Service Line/Department/Unit
Compressed/Flexible: Varies per Service Line/Department/Unit
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is part of the bargaining
Unit.
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Locations: Positions may be available at any of the following
locations:
* Amarillo VA Health Care System, Thomas E. Creek VAMC, 6010
Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106
* Childress Clinic, 1001 Highway 83 North Childress, TX 79201
* Dalhart VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic, 325 Denver Ave,
Dalhart, TX 79022
* Lubbock Clinic, 6104 Avenue Q South Drive Lubbock, TX 79412
* Clovis VA Clinic, 921 East Llano Estacado Boulevard, Clovis,
NM
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
* All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S.
Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible
to recruit qualified citizens.
* All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a
testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for
illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be
tested will be denied employment with VA.
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959.
* Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
* You may be required to serve a probationary period.
* Subject to background/security investigation.
* Selected applicants will be required to complete an online
onboarding process.
* Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
* Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a
requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care
Personnel (HCP).
* Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health
Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional
Information" below for details.
Qualifications
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
* Citizenship: Citizen of the United States [in accordance with
section 7402(c) to title 38, United States Code (U.S.C.).
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit
qualified candidates in accordance with 38 U.S.C. - 7407(a).]
* 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).
* 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.
* English Language Proficiency: Candidates must be proficient in
spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38
U.S.C. - 7403(f).
* Exceptions for Graduate PAs.
* (a) PAs who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not
possess the required licensure, may be appointed, pending
licensure, as a graduate PA on a temporary full-time appointment
not-to-exceed two years under the authority of 38 U.S.C. -
7405(c)(2)(B).
* (b) Graduate PAs may only be appointed at the entry grade level
and may not be promoted/converted until certification is
obtained.
* (c) Temporary graduate PA appointments may not be extended beyond
two years or converted to a new temporary appointment.
* NOTE: Individuals who have or have had multiple licenses and had
any such license revoked for professional misconduct, professional
incompetence or substandard care, or who surrendered such license
after receiving written notice of potential termination of such
license by the State for professional misconduct, professional
incompetence, or substandard care, are not eligible for appointment
to the position unless such revoked or surrendered license is fully
restored (38 U.S.C. - 7402(f)). This requirement does not apply to
licensed PAs currently employed by VA as of November 30, 1999,
provided they maintain continuous appointment and are not
disqualified for employment by any subsequent revocations or
voluntary surrenders of State license, registration or
certification
GRADE DETERMINATIONS
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
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.
Physician Assistant-II (PA-II)
a) Experience and Education. The PA at this grade is at the
intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing
responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed
below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze
and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level
grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of
patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals
demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by:
i. Two years of successful practice as a PA.OR
ii. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program
sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other
postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S.
Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency. OR
iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited
college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.
b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). PAs at
this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed
below to qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or
acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II:
i. Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems.
ii. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical
decisions.
iii. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the
successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical
care.
iv. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment
for improvement of services for patient care.
v. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers
collaboratively.
Physician Assistant-III (PA-III)
a) Experience and Education. PAs at the PA-III grade are at the
full performance level and lead and organize patient care
independently, practice within multi-disciplinary teams, and
coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care
system. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in
decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts
in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles
and responsibilities, may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs,
and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can
demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by:
i. Three years of successful practice as a PA.OR
ii. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program
sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other
postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA, ARC-PA, U.S.
Armed Forces, or another accrediting agency and one year of
professional practice as a PA.OR
iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited
college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education and one year of professional practice as a PA.
b) Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. PAs at this level
are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to
qualify, but should be able to demonstrate, develop, or acquire
those not met upon appointment for PA-III:
i. Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery
systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective
patient care.
ii. Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of
expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill,
multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional
Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice
Evaluation (OPPE).
iii. Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to
appropriate management officials.
iv. Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care
in collaboration with health professionals, health managers, and
other health care personnel.
v. Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to
established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature
research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved
patient outcomes.
vi. Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA
patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis
of medical records.
References: VA HANDBOOK 5005/78 SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 PART II APPENDIX
G8 II-G8.
Physical Requirements: Determined by the position.
Education
NOTE - Education Accreditation Information: 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. Verification of accreditation may be made obtained
from Accreditation Review Commission on Education of Physician
Assistant.
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department
of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or
institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can
verify your education here: If you are using foreign education to
meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of
Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit
for that education. For further information, visit:
NOTE - School name: If your school has changed names, or is no
longer in existence, you must provide this information in your
application.
NOTE - Previous Accreditation: If your school was accredited by at
the time of graduation but is no longer listed on the website, you
must provide documentation of accreditation with your application
packet.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional
vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer
competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The
health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not
covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP)
are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to
such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or
pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only
infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of
proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will
provide additional information regarding what information or
documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally
required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable
accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to
submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in
this Job Opportunity Announcement.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY
NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application,
resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may
affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your
salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this
vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment
reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process
to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or
during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge
regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with
making a final selection for a position.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that
have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
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