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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (SURGERY)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted today
About the Role
Seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Physician Assistant in the General Surgery/Surgical Oncology Department. Responsible for reporting patient care activities. Authorized to enter clinical orders of patients admitted to the Operative Care Line for care. Responsible for all orders, progress notes, consultation requests, discharge summaries, reports of histories and physical examinations. Assist in surgical procedures as first or second assistant when needed.
What You'll Do
- →The Michael E.
- →DeBakey VAMC and the Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Surgery are currently seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Physician Assistant in General Surgery/Surgical Oncology Department at the Michael E.
- →DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
- →As a medical professional, you will be responsible for reporting patient care activities in the medical record.
- →As a Physician Assistant, you will be authorized to enter clinical orders in the medical records of patients admitted to the Operative Care Line for care.
- →Responsible for all orders, progress notes, consultation requests, discharge summaries, reports of histories and physical examinations.
- →Assist in surgical procedures as first or second assistant when needed.
- →The Michael E.
- →DeBakey VAMC is the most complex level 1A facility within the VA system and has the most complex surgical service offering state of the art surgical technologies.
- →MEDVAMC serves as the acute tertiary care referral center for a large veteran population in East Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Mississippi.
- →First assist in the OR as needed Debridement of wounds Minor surgical procedures Minor procedures such as excision of soft tissue, lumps, hemorrhoids, banding, etc Administration of local anesthesia Incision and drainage of wounds Proctoscopies Maintain the operating room schedule and daily posting in consultation with the chief resident and the staff.
- →Facilitate communication scheduling and work up with the pre-op medicine and pre-operative clinic.
- →Maintain continuity of care of the surgical oncology patient VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00a - 4:30p; Subject to change to fit VA needs Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical 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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