Physician Assistant - PACT - Primary Care (McClellan)

Veterans Health Administration • McClellan, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician Assistant (PA) provides medical care to Veterans as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an outpatient clinic. Under clinical and administrative supervision by the local Primary Care Supervisory Physician and Primary Care Assistant Chief, and with the concurrence of the VA Northern California Health Care System Associate Chief of Staff and Chief of Staff, the PA conducts comprehensive history and physical examinations; reviews medical records and conducts clinical interviews; performs assessments and evaluations; makes diagnoses and medical opinions; and develops treatment plans that may include diagnostic testing, medication management or therapy, and specialty referrals. Other specialized practices and procedures may be performed when approved by the PA and collaborating supervisory physician.

The PA communicates with end users at other NCHCS sites to improve clinical advice and integration with PACT processes. The position requires collaboration, effective oral and written communication, interpersonal and telephone skills, the ability to navigate multiple software and mainframe systems, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent maintains Physician Assistant certification, completes mandated annual reviews, and participates in in-service and continuing education activities. The role is subject to applicable Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board requirements.

This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position. Telework is available, but the position is not virtual. The announcement is open continuously until December 23, 2026; applications are considered as vacancies become available. Relocation and recruitment incentives and permanent change of station are not authorized. The position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to eligibility and approval.

Requirements

• Master's degree in any discipline, or bachelor's degree in any discipline plus one year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE), or be in the process of taking it.
• Hold or be eligible to hold 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 work collaboratively and effectively with individuals.
• Ability to navigate software and mainframe systems on a personal computer.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, and telephone skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Meet the applicable grade-level experience, education, and knowledge, skills, and abilities requirements for the grade assigned. PA-I has no requirements beyond the basic requirements; PA-II requires two years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate residency, or a health-related doctoral degree; PA-III requires three years of successful PA practice, or an eligible postgraduate residency plus one year of practice, or a health-related doctoral degree plus one year of practice.
• Complete required pre-employment screening and onboarding, including background/security investigation, urinalysis if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position, pre-employment physical evaluation, TB testing and immunization evaluations, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Physical ability to provide safe and effective patient care, including the specified lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching, fine-motor, walking, standing, bending, kneeling, and computer-use activities.

Nice To Haves

• Physician Assistant experience in Primary Care, Internal Medicine, or Family Medicine.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive history and physical examinations of Veterans.
• Review medical records and conduct clinical interviews.
• Perform medical assessments and evaluations, make diagnoses and render medical opinions.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans, including diagnostic testing, medication management or therapy, and specialty or subspecialty referrals as appropriate.
• Perform approved specialized practices and procedures when agreed upon by the PA and collaborating supervisory physician and documented as required.
• Communicate with end users at other NCHCS sites to improve clinical advice and integration into PACT processes.
• Maintain an integrated delivery system through expansion of clinical practices.
• Maintain operational efficiencies with an emphasis on safe practices and national safety.
• Implement Lean principles, support quality improvement projects, and promote continuous quality improvement.
• Identify symptoms and classify them by acuity based on collected data; apply triage knowledge and protocols to make clinical assessments.
• Organize, compare, analyze, and synthesize client data to support health assessments.
• Apply knowledge of VA administrative regulations, entitlements, healthcare access points, and relevant local policies and procedures.
• Educate and instruct clients on how symptoms can be treated.
• Maintain Physician Assistant certification and current mandated annual reviews, and attend in-service and continuing education activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.
• The position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, with potential student loan reimbursement of up to $200,000 for an approved period of one to five years, subject to program eligibility and approval.

What This Job Offers

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