Physician Assistant (Wage) - Part-Time

Title: Physician Assistant (Wage)

State Role Title: RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: $49.85 $52.35

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:RAPPAHANNOCKFREDERICKSBURG

Agency Website: Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Purpose of Position:
The Physician Assistant shall practice as part of a patient care team and shall enter into a written or electronic practice agreement with at least one patient care team physician or patient care team podiatrist per Code of Virginia Section 54.12951.1. Provides diagnostic therapeutic and/or preventive healthcare services as delegated by a physician. May perform any or all of the following: histories and physical examinations; order and interpret diagnostic tests; make preliminary diagnosis; treat injuries/illness; counsel patient and/or prescribe medication and implement care plans defined by the Virginia Board of Medicine. Works collaboratively with the medical team to deliver organized timely cost effective and quality patient care. This position may support data analysis engage in community outreach and participate on relevant committees. May supervise support staff. Actions performed at this level require licensure as a Certified Physician Assistant by state code.


Core Responsibilities

A. Performance Management (for employees who supervise others)
Serves in a managerial/supervisory capacity and conducts performance management activities for staff
Establishes and reviews work assignments and priorities and resolves related issues in conjunction with program management and Human Resource staff
Ensures relevant training and workplace safety for staff and conducts appropriate performance monitoring and appraisals

B. Public Health Assessment & Clinical Care
Diagnose treat and manage patients; provides comprehensive patientcentered primary medical care
Conduct appropriate preventative screens and diagnostic tests and provide appropriate disposition of identified health care problems
Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care and referrals as needed
Adhere to policies procedures and directives related to timeliness of documentation and encounters for verification of patient visits findings and medical recommendations in the electronic medical record
Makes diagnosis and decisions concerning medical needs of patients formulates and implements plan of care which may involve various treatment modalities prescribing medications consultation with Physician; provides followup care to patients according to practice guidelines
Provides care and preventive services to healthy individuals including guidance in nutrition illness prevention accident prevention growth and development; teaches and counsels patients and family on disease prevention and health maintenance techniques
Documents data patient assessment(s) and care plan(s) in electronic health record
Responsible for improving the publics health in assigned areas through carrying out core public health functions of assessment and assurance and through VDH management channels contributing to the development of sound public health policy
Performs within guidelines of specific privileges approved by the governing body and delegated by the Medical Director; no physician assistant shall perform any acts beyond those set forth in the practice agreement or authorized as part of the patient care team; ability to sign off on EPAS Screenings as the Code allows a PA to complete this task
Provides support to medical and office staff

C. Program Improvement
Uses available opportunities and resources to ensure that programs are in line with public health missions and district/community needs
Collaborates with others to develop and implement targeted health care improvement initiatives and strategies to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the clinic including protocols guidelines and quality improvement initiatives
Identifies systems problems and potential remedies builds quality assurance into all programs and works toward improving programmatic customer service
Stays updated on current research trends and developments in applicable areas of health care
Actively participates in the district Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP)

D. Data Analysis & Community Outreach
May collect and analyze health care data within the health district; identify trends patterns and areas of concern; generate reports and presentations to communicate findings to relevant stakeholders; make datadriven recommendations for program enhancements and interventions
May collaborate with community organizations schools and healthcare providers to conduct outreach activities
May represent the health district on relevant committees to provide expertise and recommendations based on clinical expertise and data analysis

Special Assignments
G. May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required by VDH to adjust work hours location and job duties and participate in training to meet public health business needs including emergencies. If this position is designated as a mobile worker this includes both working in the field and teleworking at an alternate location when not in the field or during an emergency closing. You may be required to periodically come into your assigned office to attend meetings or training.


Wage employees are subject to the following conditions of employment: Wage employees serve at the will and pleasure of the appointing authority. Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need. Wage employees are not covered by the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act. Therefore they are not eligible for benefits which are provided to salaried employees such as leave credits holiday pay insurance access to the grievance procedure etc. Wage employees are paid only for the hours they actually work. Virginia state law currently requires that agencies not permit wage employees to work in excess of 29 hours per week on average over the course of a year. Wage employees may not work for VDH beyond 1500 hours during the period of May 1 April 30 of the following year (the Standard Measurement Period). Once a wage employee works the maximum of 1500 hours during the Standard Measurement Period the employee may be rehired as a wage employee of VDH only after the next Standard Measurement Period has begun. Wage employees are eligible to apply for all classified positions for which recruitment has been initiated including those limited to State Employees Only. If a wage employee becomes employed in a classified position he/she will be eligible to purchase retirement credit for the time worked as a wage employee. Continuing employment is based on available funding and business need.

VDH requires all HealthCare Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B measles mumps rubella and varicella; a onetime dose of tetanus diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanusdiphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current years seasonal influenza vaccination.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles and practices of public health and clinical medicine
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to assess situations resolve within scope of ability or escalate as appropriate
Skilled in all aspects of administering public health programs and directing a large and diverse organization in a dynamic environment
Ability to respond effectively to emergencies actual events or drills
Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all aspects of role

Education Experience Licensure Certification required by code/regulation for entry into position:
Licensed as a Physician Assistant by the Virginia Board of Medicine
Physician Assistant Certification (PAC) by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

EVIDENCE OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE APPLICATION AND/OR RESUME

Additional Considerations

Previous clinical experience with the population served
Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE)

EVIDENCE OF PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS SHOULD BE PROVIDED WITHIN THE APPLICATION AND/OR RESUME

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check employment reference check and EVerify. Other financial credit driving background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

VDH accepts only online applications. Faxed mailed or emailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture hair type and protective hairstyles such as braids locks and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: .

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card) you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to positionspecific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Michelle McKinney

Phone:

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.