Physician Assistant - Gastroenterology

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

All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.