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Summary

The Minneapolis VA Health Care System is a leading 1A VA facility consistently rated among the highest quality VA facilities in the country. A full spectrum of patient care services is offered by the Minneapolis VA including interventional radiology - radiation and surgical oncology - long term care and rehab - and a national renowned spinal cord injury clinic.

Duties

• The Minneapolis/St
• Paul area is consistently voted one of the best places to live and work in the nation
• Minnesota has a robust - diverse economy and a long-standing commitment to education
• The Twin Cities has a thriving arts scene and excellent outdoor recreational opportunities as well as four beautiful seasons to enjoy them in
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 0800-1630 The GI Physician Assistant is responsible for management of outpatient Gastroenterology patients including diagnosis/management/treatment of GI and Hepatology patients in the clinic and by Clinical Video Telehealth (CVT)
• Additional responsibilities include telephone consultation - triage of consults - coordination of veteran care
• The GI Physician Assistant works in close collaboration with Attending Gastroenterologist - Hepatologists - and support staff
• Additional Duties: - Participate in the care of patients seen in various outpatient clinics - including but not limited to GI - Hepatology and CVT
• - Coordination of veteran care related to GI and Hepatology conditions - surveillance - diagnosis - treatment - and Veteran education to maintain or improve health - Serve as consultant to nursing staff in initiating and implementing problem solving strategies for the patient with complex gastro problems
• - Coordinates and participates in research designed specifically to improve quality of services provided by GI and Hepatology staff
• - Coordinate and participate in the implementation of clinical practice guidelines used within the GI/Hepatology Section or across departmental - divisional - or section lines
• - Serve as a resource to PCP for veteran management
• - Support and enhance VAPHS philosophy and goals
• - Work effectively with others to initiate and lead interdisciplinary groups - and establish relationships with professional and/or other health-related groups within the community
• - Develop a professional practice by leadership and accomplishments in the development and implementation of best-practice guidelines in patient care and healthcare delivery.- Other responsibilities as assigned

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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