This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the Medicine Division, Gastroenterology Section. The Physician Assistant practices in Gastroenterology Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The PA provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.
This position will provide comprehensive gastroenterology support with a special emphasis on IBD management. PA responsibilities in Gastroenterology may include the following specialty-focused duties: Under the supervision of the collaborating physician will see general GI patients in a clinic setting. These patients will have Gastroenterological diseases or symptoms. This involves necessary communication with the collaborative physician.
Conducts care coordination for patients seen in the clinic setting, including evaluation of the patient, history and physical exam, treatment plan, follow up care and documentation in CPRS. This includes active role with collaborating physician a team approach.
Conducts care coordination for patients diagnosed with Hepatitis Band Hepatitis C; evaluates patient, coordinates treatment plan, follow up care and documents in CPRS under the supervision of the collaborating physician. Coordinate, manage and direct the motility and pH services at the VA. This includes reviewing of consult requests for the service, scheduling, determining appropriate plans for the each patient; follow up and documentation in CPRS.
Evaluate patient for other healthcare needs and request consultation as indicated. Coordinate transplant programs and assist staff physicians with plans to provide transplant services for patients who qualify and are approved by the VA for such procedures. Under the direction of the collaborating physician, reads and interprets, Capsule Endoscopy results and makes recommendations for treatment plans and follow up care.
In conjunction with the collaborating physicians, teaches, counsels, and assists patients and families in assuming health maintenance responsibility for current medical problems and preventative health behaviors, especially as related GI. Support clinical access initiatives to improve clinic flow and reduce waiting times. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Telework: Not available.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
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/.
cherri.varisco@va.gov · 414-530-4548
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $104691 – $174528/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-29.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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