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Physician Assistant (Lung Cancer Screening Program)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Fayetteville, NC $119K – $198K Apply by Oct 9, 2026 Physician Assistant ENFJESFJISFJ Healthcare
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The Lung Cancer Screening Program physician assistant (PA) is a position located in the Pulmonary Division of the Medicine Service. The physician assistant reports directly to Section Chief of Pulmonology.
What You'll Do
- →Provides clinical and operational leadership for the Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule Program, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care, regulatory compliance, program effectiveness, and continuous program improvement.
- →Develops and leads educational programs for providers, nursing staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members related to Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule management.
- →Provides leadership in strategic planning, program development, and implementation of initiatives that support the continued growth and effectiveness of the Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule Program.
- →Leads program-wide quality improvement initiatives; analyzes program performance metrics; monitors compliance with national and local Lung Cancer Screening performance measures; identifies opportunities for improvement; and implements corrective actions to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
- →Serves as the primary clinical consultant and subject matter expert for Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule management throughout the medical center and affiliated facilities.
- →Participates in the development, implementation, and revision of clinical policies, protocols, clinical pathways, and standard operating procedures related to Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule management.
- →Provides mentorship and professional development for Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Providers, students, trainees, and other interdisciplinary staff.
- →Works with local and national clinical applications coordinators to ensure clinical reminders and templates are implemented appropriately.
- →Maintains pulmonary nodule and follow-up care databases.
- →Optimizes patient-centered care practices through patient education, care management and appropriate utilization of system processes.
- →Monitors and schedules screening examinations, procedures, and clinic appointments; assists with follow-up of abnormal findings; and provides primary.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
- ✓Open to U.S.
- ✓Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Personality Fit
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