Physician Assistant - Primary Care

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Duties include, but are not limited to: One hundred percent (100%) of time working PACT Participate in the educational programs for service personnel as well as medical staff. Participate in monitoring the quality, safety and appropriateness of patientcare in Primary Care. Miscellaneous activities of Primary Care Service inclusive, but not limited to special projects that help fulfill and/or enhance the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care and/or Chief of Staff.-Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model to others at all levels of the organization. Participate in quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and chart reviews. Attend Primary Care Service monthly management meetings, COS quarterly meetings as per bylaws and others as assigned by Chief of Primary Care. Complete medical records in accordance with Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Primary Care Staff. Participate in Primary Care Staff committee assignments. Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Primary Care. Participate in, and attend, CME activities and VA continuing educational activities. Represent Primary Care Service in communications, consultations and conferences with other clinical, ancillary and administrative services. Current BLS required /ACLS desirable Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 0800-1630 EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact lacey.adkins2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more

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. 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.