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Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Duties

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• This functional statement is specific to Physician Assistant within the Specialty Care Integrated Care Community (SC ICC) to perform duties as a Dermatology Physician Assistant in the outpatient setting
• This is a (100%) (full-time) clinical position involving the provision of Dermatology
• These services will be rendered in a thoughtful and resource effective manner consistent both with VA policies and with the highest standards of medical care
• Such activities include - but are not limited to - diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness
• basic dermatology procedures including biopsies - cryotherapy - electrodessication and curettage
• patient and family teaching - consulting and collaborating with other health care providers
• prescribing medications and adjunctive modalities
• refers appropriately to other specialties as needed
• provides care coordination between service lines
• and communication with patients and/or their appropriate surrogates regarding findings and management plans
• The incumbent must demonstrate leadership - strong clinical and physical assessment skills
• The PA works in close collaboration with the dermatology and general medicine section chiefs - staff physicians - dermatology nursing staff and dermatology residents (if any)
• Duties of the provider: The Dermatology PA will provide Dermatology consultation services and follow up care of Dermatology patients in the outpatient setting at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System
• The Dermatology PA will be expected to collaborate with the Dermatology Physician(s) in the Dermatology department to discuss challenging procedural - diagnostic and/or therapeutic scenarios as needed
• The Dermatology PA shall refer recognized medical problems beyond the specialized scope of the PA to the supervising physician or appropriate specialty service for definitive diagnosis and treatment
• The Dermatology PA may be asked to travel between Montrose and Castle Point Campus and to Community Based Outpatient Clinics as requested/assigned by the ACOS-SC
• The Dermatology PA may be tasked by the ACOS-SC to participate in facility Committees where subject matter expert knowledge of Dermatology may be beneficial
• The Dermatology PA will provide Electronic Consultation services (E-Consults) and reviews consults for determination if appropriate for Care in the Community of local/regional VA services
• The Dermatology Physician Assistant may need to act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues - when one or more of their colleagues are on leave
• The Dermatology PA will follow departmental and VHA policies for leave and attendance and will work within Title 38 appointment guidelines
• The Dermatology PA may be required to direct care coordination between numerous hospital services including General Surgery - ENT - Urology - Liver Clinic - Primary Care - Women's Clinic and Palliative Care during the care of their patients in the Dermatology department
• The Dermatology PA will Provide education and counseling for patients regarding medical conditions - health status and the use of prescribed treatment and drugs
• The Dermatology PA will complete clinical documentation in all areas in accordance with facility policy
• Prohibited abbreviations shall not to be used
• The Dermatology PA will complete all administrative workin accordance with facility policy and assigned deadlines
• Quality of care should be able to meet professional standards at all times
• The Dermatology PA will work within their privileges at all times - unless necessitated by an emergency
• Work Schedule: Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 4.30 PM
• Compressed/Flexible: Alternative work hours - if desired - should be agreed upon at the time of joining
• Each full time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hours per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status
• Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be Authirized highly qualified EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VISN 2 EDRP Coordinators VISN2EDRPCoordinators@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized