This Physician Assistant (PA) position is located within the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS), Surgery Service with a specialty of Orthopedics. The PA is a professional who executes position responsibilities that demonstrates leadership, experience, and creative approaches to the management of complex client care. The PA must demonstrate performance and leadership that is broad enough to improve the care for a group of patients. 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~