Physician Assistant (Pain Evaluation Program (PEP))

Summary Project Legacy Statement: Residents of Greater New Orleans enjoy one of the highest qualities of life in the United States. While we are known to enjoy many of the best restaurants in the world, more than 300 festivals, vibrant night life, not to mention Mardi Gras, that's just the beginning of what we have to offer. We treasure family and community, our children have access to high-quality education, we enjoy an incredible abundance of the arts, and so much more! Here at Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, we strive to be an efficient organization through continual process improvement and orderliness by eliminating waste in everything we do. We are generating a Lean environment of abundance and ownership, enabling us to become "one team creating the perfect patient experience" so that we may honor Veterans and their families. We're in the process of constructing and activating a new medical center that will serve as a model for health care of the future and set the standards for patient-centered care, flexibility and sustainability. It will be a level one, 200 bed tertiary care regional referral center that is projected to serve 70,000 enrolled Veterans. The new medical center will be approximately 1.6 million square feet, with two additional 1,000-car garages for both patients and staff on a 30-acre site in New Orleans. The facility has been designed to meet the full array of VA missions: health care to America's heroes, education, research and national preparedness. It will authentically reflect the culture of the region and be the cornerstone for the emerging biosciences industry in New Orleans. You can help us build from the ground up. Create history with us and join our team! For more information about the greater New Orleans area, visit http://www.destinationgno.com/ To learn more about Project Legacy, the project to design and build a new medical center to replace the one damaged from Hurricane Katrina, visit http://www.neworleans.va.gov/Project_Legacy.asp Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VANewOrleans Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VANewOrleans Learn more about this agency Responsibilities The Physician Assistant (PA) for the Pain Evaluation Program reports administratively and clinically to the Medical Director of the Pain Evaluation Program (PEP). The PA provides quality patient care to patients managed by the Pain Evaluation Program working collaboratively with the PEP physicians, pharmacists, and Mental Health professionals and a broad range of clinical specialties to evaluate, treat, and manage the chronic pain of referred patients. The PA works with the PEP Physician and/or Medical Director and/or other PEP Team Members to ensure that clinically relevant testing has been obtained and appropriate referrals are made to specialist and special programs, such as, substance abuse treatment programs, yoga, and acupuncture. The PA directly engages patients in the management of their pain; communicates all decisions regarding adjustments in opioid analgesics and non-opioid adjuvants to them; and educates concerning their pain and other medical conditions and recommended treatments. The PA practices with collaboration, consultation, and assistance with a designated collaborating physician. The PA processes clinical alerts, including abnormal alert values, and all other patient notifications. PA implements changes in patient care based on current concepts and findings from research, studies, or guidelines from governmental agencies or professional pain societies /organizations. When necessary, the PA prescribes medications, including controlled substances, according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law, and VHA Regulations and Scope of Practice. TOUR OF DUTY: Monday - Friday, Days -8:00am to 4:30pm Functional Statement: Physician Assistant (Pain Evaluation Program (PEP) (Functional Statement is available for review in the Human Resources Office) This is a Non Bargaining Unit Position Travel Required Not required Supervisory status No Promotion Potential 00 Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job. Subject to a background/suitability investigation. Subject to initial and/or random drug testing. Subject to initial and/or annual medical examination. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Current Employees must submit a non-award SF-50. Physical Requirements: A pre-placement physical examination will be completed prior to appointment to determine the physical and mental fitness of candidates. The examination will be concerned with the mental and physical ability of the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the proposed assignment and will include requisite laboratory and other screening as required by Federal regulatory agencies. Physician applicants must have the mental and physical ability to perform core privileges required by the specialty position in addition to any specialty privileges requested. Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD-214(s), SF-15 (as applicable) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the applicationchecklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following: Basic Requirements: Must be a citizen of the United States.Must be proficient in written and spoken English. A bachelor's degree from a PA training program which is certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA); or graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a bachelor's degree in a health care occupation or a health-related science; or graduation from a PA training program of at least 12 months duration which is certified by the ARC-PA and a period of progressively responsible health care experience such as an independent duty medical corpsman, licensed practical nurse, registered nurse, medical technologist, or medical technician. The duration of approved academic training and health care experience must total at least 5 years.Must have a current and continuous certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician's Assistants (NCCPA). Preferred Experience: Qualifications include current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration from a state that authorizes Physician Assistants to prescribe controlled substances and personal DEA registration is highly desirable. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (e.g. Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organization (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-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. Education PLEASE 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. Additional information 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. NOLA.com. Keywords: Physician Assistant, Location: New Orleans, LA - 70116