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Physician Assistant-Cardiology
Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration Atlanta Veterans Health Administration Apply Print Save
Summary
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Summary
This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available.
Overview
Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 03042026 to 09302026 Salary125137 to - 211795 per year PA-I 125137 - 166431 PA-II 136399- 181400 PA-III 159248-211795 Pay scale & gradeVN 00 Location1 vacancy in the following location Atlanta GA 1 vacancy Remote job No Telework eligibleYes- Ad-hoc Travel RequiredNot required Relocation expenses reimbursedNo Appointment typePermanent Work scheduleFull-time ServiceExcepted Promotion potential3 Job family Series 0603 Physician Assistant Supervisory statusNo Security clearanceOther Drug testYes Position sensitivity and riskNon-sensitive NSLow Risk Trust determination processCredentialing SuitabilityFitnessFinancial disclosureNo Bargaining unit statusNo Announcement numberCBTB-12894648-26-ADM Control number859762300
Duties
Provide care for patients in Cardiology with a primary focus on Veterans referred for arrhythmia-related coronary and structural heart diseases and respective procedures e.g. transcatheter aortic valve interventions percutaneous coronary intervention ablations cardiac device placements.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday 800 a.m. - 430 p.m Subject to change based on Agency Needs.
Telework Available Virtual This is not a virtual position.
Relocation Recruitment Incentives Not authorized Permanent Change of Station PCS Not authorized
Requirements
Conditions of employment 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 12311959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to backgroundsecurity investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements httpswww.uscis.govi-9-centralform-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7 2025 drivers 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the Required Documents section of this announcement.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certificationlicensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Masters degree in any discipline or a bachelors degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam PANCE or are you in the process to taking the exam ~AND~Currently hold or will hold a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State Territory or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Grade Determinations In addition to the basic requirements stated above the following qualification criteria must be met in determining the appropriate grade assignment of candidates 1 Physician Assistant-I PA-I Experience and Education. None beyond the basic requirements. This is the entry level for PAs. Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. The following list of knowledge skills and abilities KSA present the minimum skill set expected of an Entry Level PA. This practice may include but is not limited to Ability to utilize the principles of PA practice in the care of assigned patients to provide appropriate care. Ability to perform patient history and physical. Ability to formulate a plan and provide treatment to the patient. Ability to provide patient care that is abreast of changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
2 Physician Assistant-II PA-II Experience and Education. The PA at this grade is at the intermediate grade level and has had progressively increasing responsibility and experiences as indicated in the KSAs listed below. Individuals will have demonstrated the ability to analyze and solve more complex medical problems than at the entry level grade and can utilize their training in the successful practice of patient care and participate in team problem solving. Individuals demonstrate the KSAs of PA-II intermediate level by Two years of successful practice as a PA. OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA ARC-PA U.S. Armed Forces or another accrediting agency. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities KSAs. PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify but should be able to demonstrate develop or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-II Skills to analyze and solve complex medical problems. Ability to function autonomously and make independent medical decisions. Skill to incorporate training and experience into the successful practice of patient care including telehealth medical care. Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary environment for improvement of services for patient care. Ability to practice with colleagues and peers collaboratively.
3 Physician Assistant-III PA-III Experience and Education. PAs at the PA-III grade are at the full performance level and lead and organize patient care independently practice within multi- disciplinary teams and coordinate all aspects of patient care across the health care system. They utilize advanced clinical knowledge and judgment in decision-making and evaluating outcomes. They function as experts in clinical practice andor in areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities may serve as mentors for transitioning PAs and may provide training for health care students. Individuals can demonstrate the KSAs for the full performance level by Three years of successful practice as a PA. OR Successful completion of a PA post-graduate residency program sponsored by VHA Office of Academic Affiliations or other postgraduate residency programs accredited by VA ARC-PA U.S. Armed Forces or another accrediting agency and one year of professional practice as a PA. OR A doctoral degree in a health-related field from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and one year of professional practice as a PA.
Demonstrated Knowledge Skills and Abilities. PAs at this level are not required to meet each individual KSA listed below to qualify but should be able to demonstrate develop or acquire those not met upon appointment for PA-III Ability to clinically evaluate facility patient care delivery systems and validate or identify barriers to safe and effective patient care. Skill to consistently demonstrate an elevated level of expertise and autonomy in diagnosing and treating seriously ill multi-symptomatic patients through facility Focused Professional Practice Evaluation FPPE and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation OPPE. Ability to present clinical findings and recommendations to appropriate management officials. Ability to clinically facilitate the delivery of patient care in collaboration with health professionals health managers and other health care personnel. Ability to implement and initiate clinical changes to established treatment protocols based upon new medical literature research findings to enhance patient delivery care for improved patient outcomes. Ability to participate clinically in the development of the PA patient care audit processes involving in-depth review and analysis of medical records.
Salary Range Physician Assistant-I PA-I 125137 - 166431 Physician Assistant-II PA-II 1136399 - 181400 Physician Assistant-III PA-III 159248 - 211795
Physical Requirements This work is mostly sedentary and requires some standing bending and carrying light items