Job Description

Summary

INTRODUCTION
The Transplant Coordinator Physician Assistant (PA) will be an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for the Fayetteville VA Health Care System (FVAHCS). The primary area of responsibility will be in the Office of Community Care.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/29/2023 to 12/13/2023

Salary

$104,100 - $164,491 per year

Pay scale & grade

VN 1

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

1

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

Yes

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

CBTA-12220751-24-JPO

Control number

763001900

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Open to VA Health Care Systems employees . All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens

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Duties

FUNCTIONAL OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES
Clinical (approximately 95%):

In addition to compliance with national and local regulatory, policy, and accreditation requirements governing this health care system, this position encompasses the following responsibilities, in partnership with his/her section chiefs, and supervisors. The incumbent requires appropiate time mapping and resources to ensure they are empowered to meet expected proficiencies in administration, clinical practice, education, and research. * Primary focus is clinical care coordination for patients in the FVAHCS Transplant Program.

• Assists with the coordination of transplant care, in collaboration with FVAHCS Medicine Service Transplant Coordinators and the Community Care Transplant Coordinator RN, for patients who are either: undergoing transplant work-up, currently listed for transplant, or are status posttransplant.
• Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team to facilitate transplant services for Veterans throughout the FVAHCS.
• Facilitates patient\'s entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of medical specialists and associated staff within this facility, other VA facilities, VA Transplant Centers and non-VA transplant facilities.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other health care resources to ensure continuity of care.
• Keeps abreast of the latest VHA Transplant Program policies and procedures and serves as a resource person for medical center staff.
• Follows the Office of Community Care policies and procedures for transplant referrals sent to FVAHCS Community Partners.
• Utilize the Transplant Referral and Cost Evaluation/Reimbursement (TRACER) system for initial review of transplant candidates.
• Monitor and capture transplant related care and events for Veterans completion of clinical requirements for TRACER submissions and Community Care referrals.
• Review and process consults for other categories of care other than transplant

2. Clinical Duties: The incumbent is expected to remain privileged and practicing in medical services. The exact privileges and procedures for a particular provider will be approved by the Professional Standards Board. All practitioners must meet the following qualifications:
2.1. Patient Care: Practitioners are expected to provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, treatment of disease, and care at the end of life. Tasks also include indirect patient care: open encounters and open consult maintenance, CPRS documentation requirements, and monitoring of clinic management.
2.2. Medical/Clinical Knowledge: Practitioners are expected to demonstrate knowledge of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and social sciences and the application of their knowledge to patient care and the education of others.
2.3. Clinical Judgment: To ensure practice-based learning and improvement, practitioners are expected to be able to use scientific evidence and methods to investigate, evaluate, and improve patient care.
2.4. Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Practitioners are expected to demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills that enable them to establish and maintain professional relationships with patients, families, and other members of the health care team.
2.5. Professionalism: Practitioners are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect a
commitment to continuous professional development, ethical practice,and understanding and sensitivity to diversity, and a responsible attitude toward their patients and their profession.

Administrative (approximately 0-5%): * FVAHCS Transplant Program liaison to the National Transplant Program Office, VISN Office, FVAHCS Executive Leadership Team, FVAHCS Service Chiefs, and Service Line Transplant Coordinators regarding all FVAHCS transplant issues.

• Creates and maintains a database to track all FVAHCS transplant cases, following the Veterans from initial evaluation, TRACER submission, in conjunction with the Community Care Transplant Coordinator.

Education/Research (approximately : * Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family transplant education related to the coordination of transplant services and community care services.

• Participates, directs, and provides opportunities for staff development through in-service education as needed.
• Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of VHA transplant services and Office of Community Care services.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005/134.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800- 1630, No Call Coverage
Financial Discloser Report: Not required

Requirements

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.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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

• Master\'s degree in any discipline or a bachelor\'s 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.

(1) Physician Assistant-I (PA-I)(a) Experience and Education. 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 care.ii. Ability to perform patient history and physical.iii. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient.iv. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.

Preferred Experience: Selective Placement Factor and Quality Ranking Factor

Grade Determinations:

References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-8 Physician Assistant Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-4 Podiatrist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
References: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-3 Dentist Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

The full performance level of this vacancy is 1. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 1 .

Physical Requirements: See VA Directives and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health Service.

Education

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: . 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. For further information, visit: .

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.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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.

• Benefits

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