Physician Assistant (Mental Health)
The Psychiatry Physician Assistant (PA) position is located within the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), under the Mental Heath and Behavioral Sciences Service Line (MHBS). NOTE: This is an Open Continuous Announcement. The announcement will remain open until the date specified under closing date or until a selection is made.
The Physician Assistant will be providing medical care and evaluation for both inpatients and outpatients in the mental health wards and/or outpatient clinics. The PA engages in primary mental health care decision making, assess the physical and psychosocial health status of individuals, assess emergent mental health needs, and decisions regarding admissions to inpatient psychiatry. The incumbent will promote health maintenance and protection of diseases. The PA is an integral member of the Mental Health team and collaborative partner with Psychiatry, Psychology, Medicine, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, and other health care providers Duties/tasks include, but are not limited to: Coordinates the admission to, transfer from, and discharge of patients assuring that patient testing, history and physical exams, and discharge planning and education are completed in a timely manner. Coordinates and is responsible for the medical management of the previously mentioned patients, within the limits of established protocols. Continuously reviews and revises patient care based on clinical findings and assessment while following approved clinical protocols and privileges. Develops protocols or clinical pathways to standardize patient care to expedite patient processing and delivery of care. Ordering appropriate diagnostic tests/procedures and appropriate pharmacologic agents. Obtaining a health and medical history, performing a physical examination, screening for disease prevention and identifying health risks and needs. Documentation of assessments, reassessments, different diagnoses, plan of care, and patient education in the clinical record. Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the adult and geriatric population served, including the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs and to provide the care needed. Continuously reviews and revises patient care based on clinical findings and assessment while following approved clinical protocols and privileges VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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 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.