Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology

Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) is assigned to the Otolaryngology Section within Surgical Service at VA Puget Sound. The PA participates in all aspects of the Otolaryngology program including outpatient, inpatient, procedural, and perioperative care. The incumbent evaluates and manages patients, assists in surgical procedures, performs office-based procedures, coordinates care, and contributes to administrative, quality improvement, and educational activities.

Duties

• Responsibilities include but not limited to: Performs initial histories and physical examinations
• Provides ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients as well as episodic patients
• Screens and triage outpatients to determine further needs of care
• Assist ENT Surgeons in the operating room for surgical procedures and care Prescribes medications within defined scope of practice (including schedule 11-V controlled substances).
• Writes orders and prescriptions as necessary for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, and x-rays Carries out health promotion and disease prevention activities Orders, consult
• Notes, procedure notes, progress notes, consultation requests and administrative letters which are written by the Physician Assistant will be clearly identified as such in the written and electronic medical records Initiates and expedites requests for consultation and scheduling
• Of special tests and studies Makes interim summaries on progress notes of the patient's medical record
• Provides education and counseling to patients and families for preventative care, medical conditions and use of prescribed treatment and drugs Administration of topical anesthesia
• Participates in Quality Assurance activities including Root Cause Analysis and
• Failure Mode Effect Analysis, tort claim review, etc.
• Participates in protected Peer Review and pertinent peer chart review activities Participates in care line staff meetings, Specialty Care Team meetings and mandatory staff functions VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Telework: Not Available 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.
• 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.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.

Education

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/.

Required Documents

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
• Resume Special Note for
• Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume
• This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field.
• Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field.
• The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position.
• Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former
• Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) License
• Other: Resume #2 PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference
• Preference eligible candidates and other
• Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for
• Title 38 positions in
• VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible
• Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor
• Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your
• DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.).
• If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable,
• General, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
• Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible
• Veterans) must also submit an
• SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran
• Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on
• Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets