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At Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center in Spokane, Washington, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our main campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, treatment for hearing loss (audiology), laboratory services, addiction treatment, cardiology, vision care (optometry and ophthalmology), oncology, treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), urology, and more.
06/12/2025 to 07/02/2025
$104,856 - $179,981 per year
Education and length of practice will be considered in determining salary (grade and step).
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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CBSV-12744851-25-KD
838629500
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. First consideration will be given to current, permanent employees of the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center.
Duties include but not limited to:
- The incumbent will be directly involved clinically as a physician assistant coordinating all aspects of providing the right surgical care to the right patient most efficiently and effectively.
- Performs and dictates/types initial histories and physical examinations as well as progress notes on all procedures performed for which he or she is responsible and enters into the non-O.R. portion of the surgical DHCP package.
- Makes daily rounds, observes patients' medical progress, changing orders when appropriate, and notifying the attending physician of significant changes in the patient's condition.
- Dictating/typing discharge and transfer summaries.
- Provides comprehensive physical assessment.
- Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats new and existing patient's conditions.
- Orders appropriate tests.
- Inserts IV's and draws blood; performs medical and surgical procedures for which he/she is credentialed. Removes sutures, clips and drains postoperatively.
- Assists Physicians in medical and surgical procedures. Schedules operative procedures and changes with Operating Room personnel at the discretion of the attending physician.
- Uses prescriptive authority to write prescription medicines for patients.
- Writes/Dictates medical notes in patients' charts using the CPRS record system, indicating patient status, treatment, & procedures.
- Conducts follow-up patient care. Triages routine referrals sent by Primary Care clinics.
- Provides health education to patients and families.
- Supervises and/or coordinates the activities of patient care and support staff within the Urology clinics
- Trains new providers in the Urology department on the use of CPRS
- Develops templates for use by Urology and other Surgery service providers
- Coordinate with clerical staff to optimize the clinic schedule and clinic utilization to ensure performance criteria
- Review and revise as needed the Urology service line agreements with primary care and other specialties
- Conduct research activities related to the ordering of urologic specialty equipment
- Assigned to facility and VISN committees as needed to optimize and expedite coordinated patient care
- Works at the direction of the Chief of Surgery to recruit Urology fee providers
- Acts as preceptor to Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner and ensures didactic knowledge is applied to clinical practice.
- Completes ACLS and mandatory annual review
- Identifies areas for quality improvements and participates in improvement activities.
- Act as a mentor to other midlevel providers training within the Urology department
- Actively participates in community health education.
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8:00am to 4:30pm
Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized
Telework: Not Authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: A formal pay-setting process will be used to determine your salary. The salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 07/02/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12744851.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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