Physician Assistant (Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant)

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans?

The Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant Physician Assistant (PA), manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Specialties, emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PA provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical management pathways. This position may include inpatient and outpatient care; it may also include completion of virtual/E-consults in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff. Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor. The PA works collaboratively across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other professional service lines. Duties include but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non surgical management pathways. Independently managers a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management. Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4 PM VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.

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.