Physician Assistant-Spinal Cord Injury-Open Continuous Announcement
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Job Location:
San Antonio, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 110108 - 203898
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
The Physician Assistant will be selected to provide daily support for the activities of an established outpatient clinic in SCI/D center the emerging Telehealth Program expanding Home Health program and potentially to support on-going research projects for a major SCI/D treatment center. Based on interest and skillset of incumbent and service needs cross coverage for SCI/D inpatient unit may also be a part of the responsibilities. Ongoing collaboration with physicians and nursing staff.
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be October 21 2025. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
The Physician Assistant duties include:
Providing support to SCI/D patients across the spectrum of care.
Assessment and treatment of veterans with SCI/D in the SCI/D outpatient clinic and potentially inpatients admitted to the hospital.
Collaboration with tele-health and home-care nursing team to provide high level specialized care in the outpatient setting
Working with the attending staff and interdisciplinary rehab team to provide coordinated high-quality care;
Provides admission histories and physicals admission orders aftercare plans and discharge summaries;
Communicating with patients in person and by phone to address their concerns and questions;
Instructing patients and families in self-care and treatment.
Documenting assessments diagnosis and plans of care in the clinical records
In collaboration with current physician assistants provides on-call coverage on Monday through Thursdays (holidays excluded) from home.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Work Schedule: 0730-1600
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Conditions of employment
- All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Subject to background/security investigation.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- You may be required to serve a probationary period.
- Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Physician Assistant Basic Requirements
- Masters degree in any discipline or a bachelors degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant AND
- Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) AND
- Currently hold or will hold a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
- Demonstrates knowledge and clinical experience of preventive medicine and primary care as related to SCI/D (e.g. complications of disorders & treatments side effects of medications used) and/or neurologic and/or rehabilitation based population the role of non-physician health care professionals and health care evaluation.
- Wound care experience is preferred but not required
- Experience managing inpatient population with SCI/D medicine and/or rehabilitation needs.
None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. The following list of knowledge skills and abilities (KSA) present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA. This practice may include but is not limited to:i. Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate . Ability to perform patient history and . Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the . Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
Physician Assistant-II (PA-II)(a) Experience and Education. The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by: Two years of successful practice as a ii. Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA ARC-PA U.S. Armed Forces or another accrediting agency. OR iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs). PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify but should be able to demonstrate develop or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II: i. Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems. ii. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. iii. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care. iv. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. v. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively.
Physician Assistant-III (PA-III)(a) Experience and Education. PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently practice within multidisciplinary teams and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts in clinical practice and/or in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by: i. Three years of successful practice as a Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA ARC-PA U.S. Armed Forces or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a iii. A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA.
(b) Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify but should be able to demonstrate develop or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-III: i. Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care. ii. Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).iii. Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials. iv. Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals health managers and other health care personnel. v. Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient . Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard please visit full performance level of this vacancy is 03. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 01 to 03.
Physical Requirements: Lifting up to 35pounds for 8-12 hours intermittently moderate carrying (15-35 pounds) for 8 to 12 hours intermittently lifting over 35 pounds with assistive devices in accordance with the Safe Patient Handling Policy except in emergent situations requiring prompt patient care pulling for 8 to 12 hours intermittently pushing for 8-12 hours intermittently reaching above the shoulders for 8-12 hours intermittently both hands required walking 8-12 hours intermittently standing 8-12 hours intermittently kneeling 8 to 12 hours intermittently repeated bending for 8-12 hours intermittently climbing and use of both legs and arms for 8-12 hours intermittently both legs required near vision at 13 to 16 Jaeger 1 to 4 far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other eye ability to distinguish basic colors hearing aid permitted twisting simple grasp and fine manipulation.
Education
The training program must be accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of PA (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor of accreditation may be made obtained from .
- If your school has changed names or is no longer in existence you must provide this information in your application.
Additional information
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicants criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations Security and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- Acute Care
- Physical Examinations
- Physiology Knowledge
- Primary Care Experience
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Dermal Fillers
- Medical Imaging
- Botox Experience
