Potomac Healthcare Solutions·Ithaca, New York
The Physician Assistant will diagnose and treat veterans in a primary care clinic setting while collaborating with a multidisciplinary PACT team. Responsibilities include developing patient management plans, ordering diagnostic tests, and maintaining accurate medical records in compliance with VA guidelines.
Physician Assistant (PA)
Ithaca, NY
As a Primary Care Physician Assistant, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Core Responsibilities
Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, etc. and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides patient notification and follow up care.
Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
Completes documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.
Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and be a graduate of an accredited physician assistant program with at least five years of relevant healthcare experience. Essential requirements include current state licensure, DEA registration, Basic Life Support and ACLS certifications, and the ability to be credentialed by the Veterans Health Administration.
Market context
Physician Assistant roles in New York are often in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient practices, and specialty care settings, especially for candidates with prior clinical experience and current licensure. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a bachelor’s degree, an accredited PA program, national certification, a New York PA license, and both pre-PA healthcare experience and prior PA experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience aligns before applying.
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