Physician Assistant (Primary Care) — SCI/D

Quick Facts

• Open continuous announcement; initial referral cut-off monthly (1st), position remains open until September 30, 2027
• Combines primary care within the PACT model (~60%) with specialized SCI/D care (~40%)
• Onsite only (not telework; not virtual)
• PA grades: PA-I to PA-III (full performance level: 3)

Description

This position is for a Physician Assistant trained in spinal cord injury/disorder (SCI/D) medicine to deliver primary care and consultative services to eligible Veterans. You will manage chronic diseases, wellness, and prevention within the PACT model while also providing specialized SCI/D care using the SCI/D Registry to identify, communicate, and coordinate interventions. You will prescribe within scope, order diagnostic studies, educate patients and families, and help support SCI/D Registry and Outcomes program modernization.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care under the PACT model (~60% of clinical time)
• Provide specialized SCI/D care (~40% of clinical time)
• Use the SCI/D Registry to identify and coordinate care for Veterans with SCI/D
• Collaborate with SCI/D Center leadership and the MIO Coordinator to modernize the SCI/D Registry and Outcomes program
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice
• Order and manage diagnostic studies (laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms)
• Review and order health promotion and disease prevention measures
• Initiate, respond to, and expedite consultations, special tests, and studies
• Provide patient and family education and counseling
• Serve as a preceptor for PA residents and students as requested
• Provide age-appropriate, developmentally and culturally sensitive care

Requirements

• Master’s degree in any discipline OR bachelor’s degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Successfully passed PANCE (or currently in process to take the exam)
• Full and unrestricted PA license in a U.S. state/territory/commonwealth or the District of Columbia
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Pass background/security investigation and pre-employment steps (onboarding, pre-employment physical)
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
• Meets the PA grade-level experience/education requirements (PA-I/PA-II/PA-III) to qualify

Benefits

Comprehensive U.S. federal employee benefits package based on eligibility and position type.