Physician Assistant (Lung Cancer Screening Program)

The Lung Cancer Screening Program physician assistant (PA) is a position located in the Pulmonary Division of the Medicine Service. The physician assistant reports directly to Section Chief of Pulmonology.

Provides clinical and operational leadership for the Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule Program, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based patient care, regulatory compliance, program effectiveness, and continuous program improvement. Develops and leads educational programs for providers, nursing staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members related to Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule management. Provides leadership in strategic planning, program development, and implementation of initiatives that support the continued growth and effectiveness of the Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule Program. Leads program-wide quality improvement initiatives; analyzes program performance metrics; monitors compliance with national and local Lung Cancer Screening performance measures; identifies opportunities for improvement; and implements corrective actions to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Serves as the primary clinical consultant and subject matter expert for Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule management throughout the medical center and affiliated facilities. Participates in the development, implementation, and revision of clinical policies, protocols, clinical pathways, and standard operating procedures related to Lung Cancer Screening and Pulmonary Nodule management. Provides mentorship and professional development for Physician Assistants, Advanced Practice Providers, students, trainees, and other interdisciplinary staff. Works with local and national clinical applications coordinators to ensure clinical reminders and templates are implemented appropriately. Maintains pulmonary nodule and follow-up care databases. Optimizes patient-centered care practices through patient education, care management and appropriate utilization of system processes. Monitors and schedules screening examinations, procedures, and clinic appointments; assists with follow-up of abnormal findings; and provides primary. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630 Telework: Ad-hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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/examination. 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.

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/.