Summary

The Wilmington VA Medical Center located in Wilmington - Delaware is seeking a Physician Assistant for its Surgery Service Line- Orthopedic Surgery. The Certified Physician Assistant will utilize their clinical skills to facilitate - coordinate - and deliver comprehensive health care to eligible veterans within surgical care at the Wilmington - VA Medical Center.

Duties

• Duties include but not limited to: Clinical: The incumbent will be responsible for initial screening of patients in outpatient clinics
• A screening may include history - physical exams - ordering laboratory tests and x-rays - electrocardiograms - and other routine diagnostic tests
• May institute appropriate treatment for less complex problems
• Participates in the care of in-hospital nursing home - emergency room - clinic consultations received - may be written or verbal
• Development of appropriate care plans for these patients
• Conducts pre-operative work-ups and post-operative follow up care for patients
• Conduct patient and family teaching/education to provide continuity of care
• He/she shall be available for assisting in the operating room as needed
• Performs simple laceration suturing
• venipuncture
• arterio-puncture
• urinary catheterization and irrigation
• suture removal
• administration of IV fluids
• administration of intramuscular - subcutaneous and intradermal injections
• administers local nerve blocks - administration of local anesthetics and corticosteroids and cleansing and debridement of wounds as needed
• Conduct procedures such as: Joint aspiration / injections - cast / splint application and removal - realignment of simple fractures and dislocations - closure of surgical wounds
• Participate in rotating on call schedule
• Administrative: Screening of consultations and scheduling patients into the appropriate clinic
• Assist in responding to patient inquiries and with clinical issues brought forth by a team member - or other personnel within or outside of this VAMC
• Direct scheduling of appropriate x-rays and diagnostic tests in advance of clinic dates
• Non-Routine/Non-Emergency Duties: The following duties may be performed by the incumbent only after direct consultation and the approval of the responsible physician: Wound aspiration
• Wound incision and drainage
• Wound irrigation
• Suture of minor wounds and incisions
• Administer IV or IM medications
• Possible research involvement Emergency: The following emergency duties are to be carried out for patients in life threatening situations when a physician is not immediately available
• The PA is to initiate these activities - but make every effort to summon a physician as soon as possible
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) including electrode fibrillation
• Treatment of acute respiratory failure
• Treatment of life threatening traumatic injuries
• Endotracheal intubation
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 8:00am to 4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized