Physician Assistant (Pulmonary)

Physician Assistant (Pulmonary)

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Atlanta, Georgia

Salary Range: $159248 - $211795 Per Year

Job Summary: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2026. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications and subsequent cut-off dates are on the 1st of each month. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled

Major Duties:

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Not Authorized Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The incumbent will provide care for patients in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine with a primary focus on Veterans either referred for obstructive lung diseases, interstitial lung diseases, abnormal imaging or respiratory symptoms in the outpatient and inpatient settings or are admitted with critical illness to the intensive care unit. Major Duties/Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to: Educates patients about Pulmonary/Critical Care medicine related care and prescribes treatment. Conducts physicals assessments, orders tests and serve as a patient's Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine provider. Serves as a PA Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine subject matter expert for a variety of specialty treatment programs within their area of service. Leads and organizes delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice, including access to care. Uses advanced clinical knowledge/judgment to promote staff involvement in planning, decision-making, and evaluating outcomes. Functions as an expert in clinical practice and/or areas related to the assigned roles and responsibilities. Evaluates current practice and formulates outcomes for groups of patients and/or organizational processes within an area of expertise. Guides, develops, and support staff from a leadership perspective. Evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and provides consultation for adult patients of all ages, without life-threatening complications. Assesses, stabilizes, and determines disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services. Functions in a team-based setting, including acute and chronic disease management in Pulmonary/Critical Care. Work Schedule: Full-Time, 8:00a-4:30p. Subject to change based on the needs of the agency.

Qualifications: Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Physician Assistant Basic Requirements Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant ~AND~ Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam) ~AND~ Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia. Preferred Experience: Pulmonary ICU. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. Physical Requirements: Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12942768. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Application Deadline: 2026-09-30