Physician Assistant (Gastroenterology)

The W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury VA Medical Center is seeking a Certified Mid-level Physician Assistant within the Specialty Care- Gastroenterology section of Medicine Service for treatment of patients with Gastroenterology conditions. The incumbent will evaluate and diagnose common Gastrointestinal conditions to develop effective treatment strategies in accordance with accepted societal and VA guidelines.

The W.G. (Bill) Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center is seeking a Certified Mid-level Physician Assistant in Gastroenterology for the Specialty Care section within Medicine Service in Salisbury, North Carolina. The Physician Assistant will assist the Advanced Endoscopy faculty in expanding the ERCP /EUS/ program as well as Interventional Endoscopy services. The Physician Assistant will establish and maintain professional relationships within Medicine Service, and with other services and facility management which result in improved patient care. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Clinical: Evaluate and manage patients with pancreaticobiliary disease and GI cancers Record detailed history, interpret diagnostic and lab results, perform physical exams and explain complex diagnosis and treatment plans. Familiarity with advanced procedures like Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) and Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and assisting in pre and post procedure care Maintain predominantly outpatient clinics in advanced GI (pancreaticobiliary disease) with some general GI clinics. Drive additional volumes and off load follow up patient care. Shared advanced GI clinics and supervision for the first year or until needed. Rounding on inpatient pancreaticobiliary patients or post procedure admissions. Recognizes and treats common gastrointestinal conditions and develops effective treatment strategies Recognize differences between acute and chronic conditions and with a specialized skill set, when something is NOT attributable to gastrointestinal dysfunction. Analyze results of specific serologic tests, imaging and ancillary testing specific to gastrointestinal problems. Distinguish patients based on history, physical findings, objective testing, Vets needing care and follow up vs. those who can be set back to Primary Care for management. 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. Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care, procedures, methods and techniques, safety precautions and protocols in their application to the gastroenterology patient population in all settings. Collaborates with other health care resources to ensure continuity of care. Keeps abreast of latest trends, skills, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves as a resource person for the medical center staff Administrative: Serve as the primary resource for outpatient hepatology consults, assessing patient acuity and appropriately schedules evaluations. Monitors and maintains consult tracking package. Maintains hepatology database and monitors laboratory evaluations for the outpatient gastroenterology population. Completes patient's disability and insurance forms as needed. Arranges for gastroenterology procedures and interventions with the Radiology and Surgery services. Oversees scheduling to the outpatient gastroenterology clinics with resolution of scheduling conflicts. Education/Research: Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family health and gastroenterology education. Participates, directs, and provides opportunities for staff development through in-service education as needed. Assures self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in gastroenterology and clinical medicine Participates in Gastroenterology Section's clinical research programs when appropriate. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Mon -Fri 8:00am -4:30pm (No night or weekend calls) Compressed/Flexible: May be available at supervisory discretion Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/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.