Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

Veterans Health Administration • Eugene, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

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. Eugene is the 2nd most populous city in Oregon after Portland. Located in Lane County, Eugene is also referred to as the 'Emerald City' and is at the southern end of Willamette Valley, near the confluence of the McKenzie and Willamette rivers. Home to the University of Oregon, Bushnell University, and Lane Community College, Eugene is known for its college culture, focus on the arts, recreational activities, and green activism. The official slogan of Eugene is "A Great City for the Arts and Outdoors."

Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following: Provides Primary Care services to a panel of patients as part of an interprofessional Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in the VHA PACT. Works as part of a primary care team and patient site care team members to provide primary care to Veterans. Appointments are designated Women's Health-Providers (D-WH) which means they are expected to provide comprehensive care to Women Veterans. Assesses the safety needs of patients, practices, promote, implements current safety policies and procedures, and improves environmental and operational safety as needed. Identifies Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) issues, participates in CQI monitoring and in evaluation of clinical practice, utilizes CQI findings to improve quality of care, and providers leadership in adhering to and promoting evidence-based health promotion of current/standard clinical practices.

Requirements

• 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.
• Master's degree in any discipline or a bachelor's degree in any discipline with one year of experience as a Physician Assistant
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE) (or are you in the process to taking the exam)
• Currently hold, or will hold, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or in the District of Columbia.
• Basic typing and computer skills.
• Cultural competency, trauma-informed care, and addressing social determinants of health.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft 365 and Cerner.

Responsibilities

• Provides Primary Care services to a panel of patients as part of an interprofessional Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in the VHA PACT.
• Works as part of a primary care team and patient site care team members to provide primary care to Veterans.
• Appointments are designated Women's Health-Providers (D-WH) which means they are expected to provide comprehensive care to Women Veterans.
• Assesses the safety needs of patients, practices, promote, implements current safety policies and procedures, and improves environmental and operational safety as needed.
• Identifies Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) issues, participates in CQI monitoring and in evaluation of clinical practice, utilizes CQI findings to improve quality of care, and providers leadership in adhering to and promoting evidence-based health promotion of current/standard clinical practices.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level