Primary Care- Physician Assistant

Veterans Health Administration • Hibbing, MN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Hibbing Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), part of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is hiring a full-time staff provider to deliver primary care to Veterans in Hibbing and surrounding rural areas. The clinic offers a community-based practice setting and is equipped with a laboratory, X-ray, and telemedicine capabilities. Care is delivered through an interdisciplinary team that includes nursing, an onsite clinical pharmacist, and mental health services, using the VA’s Whole Health approach to develop personalized health plans in healing relationships and environments.

The Physician Assistant practices general medicine and independently manages a panel of primary care patients. Approximately 90% of the role is devoted to direct outpatient care and interdisciplinary collaboration. The position carries substantial responsibility and independence, including patient assessment, treatment planning, and coordination with consultants at the Fargo VA Health Care System. The provider will serve as a designated women’s health provider after completing required VHA training. Travel to CBOCs or gap coverage may be required as determined by the supervisor. Providers must meet national primary care work relative value unit targets and may provide coverage for colleagues on leave. Additional duties may include managing a defined subsection of primary care patients.

The appointment is described as a 13-month NTE appointment, to be discussed during the interview. The stated work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in any discipline, or a bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus one year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE), or be in the process of taking it.
• Hold, or be able to obtain, a full and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to perform patient histories and physical examinations, formulate plans, and provide treatment.
• PA-II qualification may be met with two years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate PA residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field.
• PA-III qualification may be met with three years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate PA residency plus one year of PA practice, or a health-related doctoral degree plus one year of PA practice.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must complete applicable background/security investigation and onboarding requirements.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in primary care.

Responsibilities

• Practice general medicine, with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care.
• Independently manage a panel of general medicine patients as their primary care provider.
• Provide direct patient care and develop and maintain an interdisciplinary approach to care.
• Assess patients and formulate treatment plans, including coordination and triage of referrals with consultants at the Fargo VA Health Care System.
• Serve as a designated women’s health provider and complete mandatory VHA training.
• Meet national work relative value unit targets for primary care providers.
• Provide surrogate coverage for colleagues’ patients when colleagues are on leave.
• Travel to CBOCs or provide gap coverage when directed by the supervisor.
• Potentially manage a subsection of primary care patients defined by disease or demographic status.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases.
• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting and federal 401(k), with VA contributions of up to 5%.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified providers.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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