Description du poste
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2027. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.
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VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Position(s) listed under this Open Continuous Announcement (OCA) MAY be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. Applicants selected for an EDRP-eligible position will be notified in their conditional job offer. The selectee must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit an EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program approval, award amount (up to $200,000), and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. EDRP: May be Authorized. Telework: Not Authorized. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized. Position Summary: The SCI/D primary care provider has advanced training and knowledge of SCI/D. The primary care provider is a dedicated primary care clinician with training in SCI/D medicine to provide primary care and consultative services throughout the facility for eligible Veterans with SCI/D. Major Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Provides primary care for veterans within the PACT model (~60% of clinical time), focusing on chronic disease management, wellness, disease prevention, and coordination with the PACT (e.g., nurses, social workers, clerks.) Provides specialized SCI/D care (~40% of clinical time) focusing on spinal cord injury/disorder needs Utilizes the SCI/D Registry, to enable effective and efficient identification of, communication with, and intervention for Veterans with SCI/D Collaborates with the SCI/D Center MIO Coordinator and Chief, SCI/D Center with guidance from the SCI/D National Program Office, to modernize the SCI/D Registry and Outcomes program as it pertains to identifying, tracking, and coordinating care for Veterans with SCI/D who choose to receive care at the SCI/D Spoke facility Prescribe medications within the defined scope of practice Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms Review need for and order health promotion and disease prevention measures Initiate, respond to and expedite request for consultations, special tests, and studies Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventive care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs Serve as a preceptor for PA residents and students as requested The PA is clinically and ultimately responsible to the Physician Team Lead, the Chief of Primary Care, and to the Columbia VA Health Care System Deputy Chief of Staff. These individuals collaboratively retain administrative, clinical, and disciplinary responsibility for the performance evaluation, time and attendance, assuring clinical practice complies within the scope of practice and clinical protocols and privileges for the PA. Refer to the Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO) VA Qualification Standards SharePoint, Business Office Qualification Standard, GS-0669 (Appendix G33). Meets the needs of all customers while supporting the Medical Center and Service missions. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customers with consistent information according to established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and