Physician Assistant Live Program-VA

The Medical Faculty Associates will be providing Physicians Assistant (PA) for the LIVe Program at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center.

The Physician Assistant (PA) is responsible for the daily operation of the Lifestyle Intervention for Veterans (LIVe) Program Exercise Physiology Laboratory. The PA will implement exercise testing to address: a) the diagnosis of suspected cardiovascular disease; b) the evaluation of patients with known heart disease; c) the evaluation of patients with patients with pacemakers; d) the evaluation of therapy prescribed to patients, and e) the prevention of cardiovascular disease. He/She consults with hospital staff, regarding the interpretation of exercise and exercise and metabolic data cardiac implications and recommendations for further testing, designed to aid in the diagnosis and the directions of appropriate exercise training regimen.

The PA must be NCCPA Certified. He/she must have a good understanding of cardiovascular physiology, cardiovascular disease, and endocrinology with specific emphasis on diabetes mellitus. Knowledge and interest in Exercise Physiology or Nutrition is highly preferable.
The PA also will work closely with the Endocrinology and Primary Care Physicians to optimize health care for the participants in the LIVe program.

He/She will be credentialed according to the medical staff regulations for the area of reference. When working at the site, they will be under the supervision of an appropriately credentialed attending physician.

Requirements: The PA will interpret the cardiovascular, metabolic and hemodynamic responses during exercise in patients with various diseases such as heart disease patients, diabetes mellitus, obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension, asthma claudication, etc., and takes appropriate action to provide appropriate care and ensure patient safety. The PA may also design and implement personalized exercise and diet programs designed to reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, improve glucose and lipid metabolism and enhance health.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

Physician Assistant shall maintain an active NCCPA Certification in the practice of their respective specialty.
Evaluating and interpreting data from multiple test protocols. These include cardiopulmonary exercise with measured oxygen consumption, exercise radionucliotide, two dimensional echocardiography (2-D) and Doppler.
Developing the schedule for the Stress Testing Lab and for supervised exercise sessions as well as controlling the flow of patients so that delivery of care to patients is efficient with minimum discomfort or frustration to the patient.
Working knowledge of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic and musculoskeletal risk factors that may require further evaluation by medical or allied health professionals and effectively refers patients requiring such evaluation.
Effectively refers patients for additional follow up when warranted.
Works as an effective team member of the clinical team providing care to each patient.
Manages emergency situations effectively to include hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia and unstable angina.
Communicates effectively with patients, family members regarding a patients participation in the LIVe program, exercise prescription, and answers questions and concerns accurately and with compassion.
Acts as an advocate within the healthcare system, coordinates resources and evaluates a patients program outcomes in order to efficiently meet the patients needs and provide comprehensive services.
Maintains accurate and comprehensive medical notes in CPRS regarding a patients care during supervised exercise sessions.
Regularly demonstrates the highest standards of compassion, commitment, excellence, professionalism, integrity, accountability and stewardship.Current licensure as a physician assistant in appropriate jurisdiction. NCCPA certification is necessary. Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Obtains and keeps active BLS/ACLS Certifications
Appropriately holds exercise when warranted by a patients health condition
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Country: USA, State: Dist of Columbia, City: Washington, Company: George Washington Medical Faculty Associates.