### Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration
#### 1 vacancy in the following location:
* Dayton, OH
##### Work Schedule is Full Time - Permanent
Opened Wednesday 8/31/2016 (0 day(s) ago)
** Closes Friday 9/16/2016 (16 day(s) away)
## Job Overview
### Summary
Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 1787896
The Dayton Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC) is looking for applicants who possess integrity and character to become employees that are committed to serving our Nation's Veterans. Employees that place the needs of others ahead of their own, who treat all with dignity and respect, while consistently striving for excellence in their workmanship. Every position at the Dayton VAMC; regardless of job title, provides the opportunity to make a meaningful and personal contribution to America's Veterans. For more information on why choosing to work for the Department of Veterans Affairs is a good career choice, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-=choose-va/index.asp .
**OUR MISSION**: 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?
The city of Dayton, known as the birthplace of flight, is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Southwestern Ohio and is within an hour drive of Cincinnati and Columbus. The Dayton metropolitan has five universities', affordable real estate, excellent school systems, museums, theater, seasonal recreational opportunities, and is the home of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Dayton VA Medical Center is a tertiary care facility that provides acute, nursing home, mental health hospice/palliative, and domiciliary care in an affiliated teaching and research environment. For more information about the Dayton area, please visit: http://www.daytongcvb.com
**CURRENT VA AND FEDERAL EMPLOYEES PLEASE NOTE: ** Please submit a **complete**application package prior to the closing date, including latest SF-50 (**please do not submit Award SF-50's**).
### Duties
The Physician Assistant autonomously and / or in conjunction with the Radiation Oncologists / Interventional Radiologist, manages the healthcare of the radiation oncology and interventional radiology patients. Perform and document distress screening and vital signs on initial H & P and on all follow-up notes/ encounters on both inpatients and outpatients. Perform and document follow up notes including physical exams on inpatients and/or outpatients. Provide ongoing care for inpatient and/or outpatients receiving radiation treatments. Order, interpret and follow up on laboratory tests, and order, interpret and follow up EKGs, CT scans, MRI scans, PET/CT scans, ultrasounds, general x-rays and other diagnostic procedures as appropriate to the area of practice. Reviews biopsy and pathology results for diagnosis and assures appropriate action towards therapy and with attending physician additional providers (e.g. oncology, surgery etc.) as necessary.
Initiate, coordinate and / or expedite requests for consultations, special tests or studies on assigned patients and will keep managing physician apprised of results and progress; including all consultations for non-VA care and path review and coordinating the care as needed. This will include maintaining an active list of all patient's after their consultation (including diagnostic procedures, androgen deprivation therapy, and gold seed marker placement) until they initiate radiation or choose to have an alternative course of therapy (such as surgery or decide on treatment and document the patient's choice into the patient's CPRS record).
Manage common reactions to radiation therapy / interventional radiology, by prescribing any and all needed medications, including oxygen. Coordinate patient access with social work, transportation and home health as necessary as related to radiation oncology and therapeutic interventions.
Perform inpatient rounds/ attends to inpatient consultation as assigned (e.g. daily), independently or in conjunction with attending physician for therapeutic interventions or radiation oncology rounds with appropriate documentation in the patient chart. Other duties as deemed necessary by the service / section chief / physician within the appropriate scope of practice for a physician assistant
**Work Schedule:** 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (or as needed by the Service)
**Functional Statement Title/#:** Physician Assistant (Interventional Radiology)
### Travel Required
* Not Required
### Relocation Authorized
* No
## Job Requirements
### Key Requirements
* Must pass pre-employment examination.
* Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.
* Background and/or Security Investigation required.
* Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
* Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
* You must submit Resume, Application and Copy of Certification by the NCCPA
### Qualifications
**Basic Requirements:**
a. **Citizenship.**Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3, g, of this part.)
b. **Education.**The candidate must meet the following:
(1) Graduate of a PA training program, or of a surgical assistant program which is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor organizations; and
(2) A Bachelor's degree from an accredited PA training program or in another health sciences related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
c. **Certification**
(1) Current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) is **required** for employment in VHA.
(2) Recent PA graduates who are eligible to take the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE) may be employed by VA on a temporary basis (38 U.S.C. 7405), for a period not to exceed two years, as provided in VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Chapter 3, Section G, Paragraph 5.
(3) If a PA's NCCPA certification is suspended, revoked or expires, the PA must be removed from the occupation which may result in termination of employment.
d. **Physical Standards.**See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Part II, Appendix A.
e. **English Language Proficiency.**PAs appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d).
f. **Restriction.**Under no circumstances may this occupation be used to employ physicians or other health care providers who do not meet the applicable qualification standards for their occupation. All PAs must meet the requirements in paragraphs 2a through f above.
**Grade Requirements:**
**Grade and Salary will be Determined by the Professional Standards Board.**
a. **Full Grade**. In addition to meeting the basic requirements in paragraph 2, individuals appointed to this grade must meet all the following requirements:
(1) Experience / Education. None beyond the basic requirements in paragraph 2 of this standard.
(2) Clinical Competencies
(a) Clinical Proficiency. Provides effective care to patients characterized by the use of sound judgment in assessing, planning, implementing, documenting, and evaluating patient care for assigned patients.
(b) Professional Development.
(c) Ethics. Safeguards patient privacy and confidentiality. Provides care in a nonjudgmental, non-discriminatory manner respecting the patient's values and beliefs.
(d) Interpersonal Skills. Works effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and other professional and support
b. **Intermediate Grade**. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Full Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Individuals appointed or advanced to Intermediate Grade will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems and meet the following requirements:
(1) Experience / Education
(a) 1 year of professional practice as a PA; or
(b) Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program accredited by ARC-PA or by the U.S. Armed Forces; or
(c) A Master's degree from a PA training program certified by ARC-PA or in another health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
c. **Senior Grade**. In addition to meeting the basic requirements under paragraph 2 above, candidates must meet all requirements described in this standard for Intermediate Grade through VA employment or non-VA PA positions with equivalent scope and complexity. Individuals appointed or advanced to Senior Grade will have demonstrated the behaviors or responsibilities listed in one or more of the following categories: Clinical Proficiency, Education, Professional Development, Management/Administrative, and Research, as applicable to the assignment:
(1) Experience / Education
(a) 3 years of professional practice as a PA; or
(b) 2 years of professional practice as a PA and successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program accredited by ARC-PA or by the U.S. Armed Forces; or
(c) 2 years of professional practice as a PA and a Master's degree from a PA training program certified by ARC-PA or in another health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education; or
(d) A Doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U. S. Department of Education.
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.
**Reference**: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
**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: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. 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.
**Physical Requirements:** Light lifting (under 15 lbs.), light carrying (under 15 lbs.), use of fingers, walking 4-8 hours, standing 4-8 hours, near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other, hearing (aid permitted), emotional stability, mental stability, working closely with others, working alone, and working with bio-hazardous materials.
### Security Clearance
Public Trust - Background Investigation
## Additional Information
### What To Expect Next
After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. During our review, if your résumé and application package do not support your questionnaire answers, we will adjust your rating accordingly. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email (if provided); otherwise, applicants will receive a notification letter via the U.S. Postal Service. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.
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#### BENEFITS
VA offers a comprehensive benefits package. The VHA physician brochure provides an overview of the benefits associated with a VA practice.
Annual leave shall accrue for full-time physicians at the rate of 26 days per leave year (1 day per pay period).
### Other Information
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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.
*Salary Range:* $67,232.00 to $141,125.00 / Per Year
*Series & Grade:* VN-0603-00/00
*Promotion Potential:* 13
*Supervisory Status:* No
*Who May Apply:* United States Citizens
*Control Number:* 448875600
*Job Announcement Number:* KO-16-PB-1787896-BU