U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Physician Assistant- Primary Care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Idaho Falls, Idaho, United States, 83401
Summary
Position eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP). Must meet eligibility requirements as per VHA policy and submit the application within four months of appointment. The program can award up to $200,000 for one to five years. Former EDRP participants are ineligible.
Willingness to Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients. Duties include history taking, physical examination, ordering labs and diagnostic studies, diagnosing and formulating treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within scope of physician‑assistant practice. The provider is assigned responsibility for a patient panel at a specific location.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases, preventive care, and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients.
Document patient care in clinical records and refer to specialists when additional input is required.
Ensure timely documentation and resolution of clinical alerts.
Monitor PACT team performance to assess adherence to VA standards, assure quality and effectiveness of care, and meet VA performance measures.
Deliver outstanding customer service.
Assist the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiries.
Exercise medical decision‑making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients.
Maintain excellent communication skills, collaborate with staff and community, and elicit cooperation from others.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Requirements
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
Open to U.S. citizens; non‑citizens may be appointed when citizen recruitment is impossible.
Candidates subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal leads to denial of employment.
Selective Service registration required for eligible males.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Must complete online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification.
Pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required.
May be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in any discipline or a bachelor’s degree with one year experience as a PA.
Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) or currently in the process of taking it.
Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
One year of primary care experience.
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Utilize principles of PA practice to provide appropriate care.
Perform patient history and physical examinations.
Formulate plans and provide treatment.
Stay abreast of changing concepts and advancements in profession.
Analyze and solve complex medical problems.
Make independent medical decisions.
Work effectively in interdisciplinary environment.
Collaborate with colleagues and peers.
Location: Idaho Falls, ID Salary: $90,000.00–$105,000.00 (1 week ago)
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Willingness to Provide Comprehensive Primary Care Provide comprehensive primary care services to a defined panel of patients. Duties include history taking, physical examination, ordering labs and diagnostic studies, diagnosing and formulating treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions within scope of physician‑assistant practice. The provider is assigned responsibility for a patient panel at a specific location.
Responsibilities
Provide clinical examination, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic diseases, preventive care, and coordination of care for a panel of primary care patients.
Document patient care in clinical records and refer to specialists when additional input is required.
Ensure timely documentation and resolution of clinical alerts.
Monitor PACT team performance to assess adherence to VA standards, assure quality and effectiveness of care, and meet VA performance measures.
Deliver outstanding customer service.
Assist the patient advocate and administration in resolving patient concerns and inquiries.
Exercise medical decision‑making and provide a broad range of diagnostic and therapeutic services for a specific group of patients.
Maintain excellent communication skills, collaborate with staff and community, and elicit cooperation from others.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Requirements
All qualified candidates encouraged to apply.
Open to U.S. citizens; non‑citizens may be appointed when citizen recruitment is impossible.
Candidates subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment; refusal leads to denial of employment.
Selective Service registration required for eligible males.
Proficient in written and spoken English.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Must complete online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification.
Pass pre‑employment physical examination.
Participation in seasonal influenza vaccination program required.
May be required to serve a probationary period.
Complete all application requirements detailed in the “Required Documents” section.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in any discipline or a bachelor’s degree with one year experience as a PA.
Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) or currently in the process of taking it.
Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
One year of primary care experience.
Key Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Utilize principles of PA practice to provide appropriate care.
Perform patient history and physical examinations.
Formulate plans and provide treatment.
Stay abreast of changing concepts and advancements in profession.
Analyze and solve complex medical problems.
Make independent medical decisions.
Work effectively in interdisciplinary environment.
Collaborate with colleagues and peers.
Location: Idaho Falls, ID Salary: $90,000.00–$105,000.00 (1 week ago)
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