The PA will be fully qualified and certified to function in both a clinical and administrative role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Ann Arbor Veterans Affairs Medical Center in the Surgery Service. This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility in his/her area of expertise to assume major clinical, consultative, educational, research, and administrative duties and assignments related to this care.
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Some core duties include: Administrative/Clinical Duties: Evaluate and treat Veterans with Orthopedic conditions and initiate consultation and follow up Coordinating/assisting Fee Based Providers with VA administrative requirements Assisting Fee Bases Providers in clinic Assisting/instructing residents with entering orders, consults, scheduling surgery, Oracle navigation and VA administrative needs Answering phone calls and phone messages re: Veteran care Calling Veterans when necessary Respond to a multitude of emails re: clinical/administrative issues Coordinating and scheduling out-patient studies Coordination of care/communication with NVCC for PT/OT/Home health care (review and sign plans of care, complete face-to-face documentation, entering NVCC data, faxing Rx for treatment) Coordinating operative schedule (review OR cases to be sure IMPACT completed, MRSA screens done, orders and consent in Oracle, order and coordinate implants and Vendor coverage for case) Enter X-ray orders for upcoming clinics Coordinate clinic schedules and patient scheduling Triage and review new patient consult requests and ensure appropriate scheduling (review Oracle/vista web notes, review Vista Imaging and/or Philiips iSite imaging) Periodic Orthopedic resident orientation Complete TMS trainings Resolve clinic/OR PA coverage issues when necessary Periodic review and revision of resident orientation materials and PCP agreement Manage Orthopedic clinic inventory Implements processes for the Orthopedic outpatient clinic development of efficiency, outcomes, and the overall general function of this clinic.
Facilitates response/action to patient inquiries to care and treatment by the Orthopedic staff for the Chief of Orthopedics. Assist the Orthopedic department in requesting and obtaining equipment and supplies that are needed for the clinic and well as operating room through the Orthopedics Administrative Officer. Functions as the liaison between other subspecialties and departments within the VAMC as it relates to care and treatment of Orthopedic issues.
Other administrative or clinical duties as assigned by the Chief of Orthopedics, attendings, Senior AO or Chief of Surgery.
Coordinate clinic schedules and patient scheduling Triage and review new patient consult requests and ensure appropriate scheduling (review Oracle/vista web notes, review Vista Imaging and/or Philiips iSite imaging) Periodic Orthopedic resident orientation Complete TMS trainings Resolve clinic/OR PA coverage issues when necessary Periodic review and revision of resident orientation materials and PCP agreement Manage Orthopedic clinic inventory Clinical Primary focus is the coordination of the Orthopedic Department in its care and treatment of outpatients and inpatients assigned to the Orthopedic department.
Evaluates inpatients/outpatients and writes up consults, assessments, and plans in the patient's chart. Writes orders for patient care, evaluation and treatment plans in accordance with the individuals Scope of Practice and under the authority of the Chief of Orthopedics or their designee. Applies and remove casts, splints, dressings, braces and various other devices used in the treatment of orthopedic patients.
Performs general patient counseling, education and pre- and post-operative patient planning. Performs pre-surgical history and physical exams, admission orders, discharge summaries and operative procedures that they are involved with. Assist with surgical procedures in the operating room under the supervision of surgical staff. Prescribe medications as allowed by the Ann Arbor VAMC and in c/w the VHA PA prescribing directive.
Order and interpret medical tests and x-rays to include specialty procedures (MRI's, CAT, Myelograms, Nuclear Medicine studies etc.) Liaison with associated hospital services for continuity of care such as Physical Medicine and Rehab, Physical and Occupational Therapy, Radiology, and Primary Care Injection Clinic Duties: Obtain imed consent Perform time-out Prepare injection site and perform joint injection Patient education pre and post injection Schedule for follow up Document procedure and encounter in Oracle OR Coverage Duties: Perform preop H&Ps and document in Oracle Obtain imed consents in Oracle Ensure Code status note in Oracle Answer patient questions re: surgery Ensure x-rays accessed via Phillips iSite Assist with patient positioning and prep First assist on surgical procedure Independent wound closure/dressing Assist with patient transfer off surgical table (remove traction, etc..) and transport to PACU Input post-operative orders and OR procedure note into Oracle Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 0700-1600 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/.
Anthony.Brown8@va.gov · 786-896-4573
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $99401 – $171489/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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