Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Quick Facts

• Role: Physician Assistant (Primary Care)
• Panel size: Approximately 900 patients (or same-day access)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm PST (variable)
• Work arrangement: Telework available per agency policy; not a virtual position

Description

Provide comprehensive primary care for Veterans, including initial and ongoing outpatient care. Perform histories and physicals using CVT technology and other visit formats, prescribe medications within your defined scope of practice, order diagnostic studies, and coordinate follow-up and consultations. Provide patient and family education focused on preventive care, medical conditions, and safe use of prescribed treatments.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial histories and physical examinations for outpatients
• Provide ongoing outpatient care for an assigned patient panel
• Screen outpatients to determine need for further care
• Prescribe medications within defined scope of practice
• Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, and electrocardiograms
• Order health promotion and disease prevention measures
• Initiate, respond to, and expedite requests for consultations and special tests/studies
• Provide preventive care education and counseling to patients and families
• Serve as a preceptor for MD/DO, NP, and PA residents and students as requested

Requirements

• Master’s degree (any discipline) OR bachelor’s degree (any discipline) with 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) or in process to take the exam
• Hold (or will hold) a full and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or DC
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Complete online onboarding and pre-employment physical evaluation
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Selective Service registration (for males born after 12/31/1959)
• Live within 50 miles of a VA Medical Center (no Alaska, Hawaii, or Pacific Islands)

Benefits

• Comprehensive U.S. federal total rewards package
• Federal benefits for you and your family (eligibility depends on position type)