Physician Assistant (Occupational Health)

The VA Fargo Healthcare System is recruiting (1) Physician Assistant (Occupational Health) in Fargo, ND. The Physician Assistant performs and records history and physical examinations and records data from clinic visits on a regular and ongoing basis in the provision of care within Primary Care, Employee Health Clinic to eligible employees in accordance with individual patient needs, using EHU protocols as a general guideline.

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Primary Care Physician Assistant (Occupational Health) Duties include: Performs a comprehensive patient assessment, including a health history, physical examination and evaluation of deviations from the normal for employees requiring annual surveillance exams to include but not limited to: Police initial entry and annual exams DAV van drivers Anti-neoplastic surveillance Asbestos surveillance Title V employee annual exam Title 38 employee annual exam Pre-Placement History and Physical Exams Without Compensation (WOC) pre-placement physical exams Performs comprehensive history and physical exam on Primary Care Veterans and employees who present with work-related injuries. Coordinates with supervisors to establish modified work programs that reduce lost work time and promotes rapid but appropriate return to work for injured employees. Serves as a Case Manager and liaison between injured employees and private physicians/specialists, both duty and non-duty related that promotes optimum healing and rapid return to work with modified work programs. Promotes health maintenance through coordination of facility and /or departmental and community resources, facilitating interdisciplinary communications and function through electronic dialog and face-to-face conferences. Works in an interdisciplinary, collaborative relationship in the clinical setting, providing interpretation of administrative policies, assistance in the development of procedures, protocols, and educational programs. Uses community resources to coordinate prevention and health maintenance programs for patients/clients. Prescribes medications according to approved formulary, and in accordance with Federal and State Law. Orders diagnostic tests, medications, laboratory tests as medically relevant for each patient. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Shifts may vary

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.