Physician Assistant (Gastroenterology) Position Available in Sunny Miami, FL

Overview

The Miami, FL Veterans Affairs Medical Center is recruiting a Physician Assistant (Gastroenterology).

You will provide care for Veteran patients, sometimes under the review and / or co-signature of a physician. Perform overall assessment of patients\' conditions through history taking, record reviews, physical examinations, etc. Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for gastrointestinal conditions. Perform esophageal manometry, completing manometry documentation and preliminary manometry reports. Assist in GI procedures including, but not limited to endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Responsibilities

Provide care for Veteran patients, sometimes under the review and / or co-signature of a physician. Perform overall assessment of patients\' conditions through history taking, record reviews, physical examinations, etc. Diagnose and develop individualized treatment plans for gastrointestinal conditions. Perform esophageal manometry, completing manometry documentation and preliminary manometry reports. Assist in GI procedures including, but not limited to endoscopies and colonoscopies.

Qualifications

One (1) year Gastroenterology or Hepatology experience is required, involving direct patient interaction in outpatient settings. Experience seeing patients with gastrointestinal disorders or liver disease is required.

Requires degree, license, certification and at least 1 year of PA experience in an outpatient GI / Hep setting.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Guaranteed salary increases
• One full & unrestricted license from any state is permissible to work at VA
• Malpractice : Liability protection with tail coverage provided
• 26 Days paid vacation & 13 days paid sick time per year with unlimited carry-over
• 11 Federal holidays with pay
• Federal Retirement Plan
• Separate 401K with partial agency match
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

If interested, e-mail resume to Julieann.torres@va.gov

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