The Albany Stratton VA Medical Center is currently looking for a full-time Surgical Physician Assistant (PA). The PA position is located in the Department of Surgical Services.

Duties

The Surgical PA is responsible for perioperative care of surgical patients on the Surgical Wards and in the ICU
In addition - the Surgical PA is responsible for initial evaluation of consultations to surgery from the Medical Wards and the Emergency Department
Specifically - the provider should possess the expertise and competency to perform the following: Provides admitting histories - physical examination - orders - daily (or more frequent) progress notes - discharge or transfer summaries - and communications to consulting providers and surgical and medical attending staff
Assesses patients - orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests/studies - initiates consults and referrals - and supplies in accordance with VA policy - VA formulary and State regulations
Formulates and initiates health care teaching for hospitalized patients and their families
Works with other staff members of the Department of Surgery to be part of a team that provides a consistent interdisciplinary - collaborative approach to patient care - education - and communication within the Department of Surgery
Assists with surgical outpatient clinics when needed
Participates as directed in Process and Quality Improvement projects and programs within the Department of Surgery
Maintains good clinical - professional and personal judgement at all times
Provides timely documentation of notes and encounter forms in accordance with facility policy
Helps foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
Work Schedule: Variable shifts - typically 12-hour shifts including days - nights - weekends and holidays are expected.

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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