Physician Assistant (Pulmonary)

Pulmonology Physician AssistantThe Pulmonology physician assistant is a position located in the Medicine Service. The physician assistant reports directly to Section Chief of Pulmonology. This position entails clinical and/or administrative responsibilities within Pulmonology. Program activities are always evolving and may include programs as determined by facility leadership. The incumbent reports clinically and administratively to the Section Chief of Pulmonology.Major duties/responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:Clinical responsibilities include history taking and physical examinations, prescribing medications, obtaining and reviewing laboratory data and diagnostic studies.Performing clinic chart reviews and assisting with the formulation of clinical diagnoses and implementation of treatment plans.Entering electronic notes in patient's clinical chart, coordination of clinic appointments/consults with all services secure messaging and telecare responses for Pulmonology.Participation with the Section Chief in establishment of short and long-term administrative, clinical and/or research goals. Teaching responsibilities include educating new physicians and residents in administrative aspects of their work in VA.Performs initial histories and physical examinations.Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients as well as episodic patients.Screens and triage outpatients to determine further needs of care.Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice (including schedule II-V controlled substances).Writes orders/prescriptions as necessary for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law.Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, and x-rays.Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities.Orders, consult notes, procedure notes, progress notes, consultation requests and administrative letters which are written by the Physician Assistant will be clearly identified as such in the written and electronic medical records.Initiates and expedites requests for consultation and scheduling of special tests and studies.Makes interim summaries on progress notes of the patient's medical record.Provides education and counseling to patients and families for preventative care, medical conditions and use of prescribed treatment and drugs.Obtains informed consent for relevant Pulmonary procedures/therapies.Interpret Home Sleep Study and Nocturnal Oximetry.Participate in Quality Assurance activities including Root Cause Analysis and Failure Mode Effect Analysis, tort claim review, etc.Participates in protected Peer Review and pertinent peer chart review activities.Participate in care line staff meetings, Specialty Care Team meetings and mandatory staff functions.Pulmonology administrative activities may include serving as the Coordinator of the Section, managing clinical calendars, closing or reopening of clinics, clinical review of affected patients and disposition of rescheduling instructions and/or medication refills.Participation with the Section Chief in establishment of short and long-term administrative, clinical and/or research goals.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.