Physician Assistant (Plastic Surgery)

Summary Position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200 -000) & 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 ineligible to apply.

Duties

• The Plastic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA) provides advanced clinical care in surgical - inpatient - outpatient - procedural - and perioperative environments within the Plastic Surgery Section
• The PA functions as an independent licensed provider under the supervision of a credentialed Plastic Surgeon and in accordance with established VA policies - clinical practice guidelines - and privileging requirements
• The PA supports patient evaluation - management - procedural care - care coordination - documentation - performance improvement - education - and clinical operations for Plastic Surgery clinics and minor procedure settings
• Duties may include but are not limited to: Provides comprehensive evaluation of Plastic Surgery patients including history - physical examination - ordering/interpretation of diagnostic tests - and formulation of treatment plans
• Performs pre-operative and post-operative assessments and communicates findings to supervising surgeons
• Triages urgent and routine consults
• ensures timely follow-up in accordance with VA access standards
• Performs minor procedures such as wound care - suture removal - dressing changes - injections - cyst removal support - biopsies - and other procedures authorized under privileging
• Assists Plastic Surgeons in clinic-based procedures
• Ensures compliance with VHA Directives related to invasive procedures - informed consent - time-outs - safety checks - and documentation
• Provides rounding support - progress notes - and discharge planning for Plastic Surgery inpatients
• Coordinates perioperative instructions - risk stratification - and postoperative follow-up
• Collaborates with nursing - schedulers - OR staff - other specialties - and administrative teams
• Supports continuity of care through communication with Primary Care - Community Care - and other VA/Non-VA partners
• Completes all clinical documentation (consults - encounters - procedures - progress notes - op-note co-signs as required) within VA timeliness standards (24-hour op-note compliance
• 3-day note signature standard)
• Ensures consult closure - accurate coding - and compliance with Surgical Service documentation requirements
• Reviews imaging - pathology - and lab results
• communicates abnormal findings promptly
• Participates in Section and Service meetings - contributing to operational improvements
• Participates in educational conferences - mandatory training - VISN safety initiatives - and facility-wide competency programs
• Adheres to VA policies regarding scope of practice - surgical safety - informed consent - infection prevention - equity of care - and professionalism
• Conducts independent clinics (follow-ups - postoperative visits - minor procedures)
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 8:00am-4:30pm - As assigned by the Plastic Surgery Section
• may include outpatient clinics - administrative time - procedure blocks - inpatient rounding - and occasional extended hours depending on service needs
• Telework: Ad-Hoc - As determined by agency policy Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [email protected] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized