Physician Assistant - Primary Care

Veterans Health Administration • Dayton, OH

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About The Position

The Physician Assistant will work 100% of the time in PACT within Primary Care. The role includes participating in education for service personnel and medical staff, monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care, and carrying out Primary Care projects that support or enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mission. The Physician Assistant will contribute to quality assurance, peer and chart reviews, complete medical records according to applicable bylaws and regulations, attend meetings, participate in committee assignments and continuing education, and represent Primary Care in communications and consultations with other services. Additional duties may be assigned by the Chief of Primary Care.

The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and application requirements. The program may provide up to $200,000 over an eligibility period of one to five years; awards and eligibility are determined after review of the application. Former EDRP participants are not eligible to apply.

The position follows a Monday–Friday, 0800–1630 schedule. Current BLS certification is required; ACLS is desirable.

Requirements

• A master's degree in any discipline, or a bachelor's degree in any discipline and one year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Successfully passed the PA National Certifying Exam (PANCE), or be in the process of taking it.
• Currently 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.
• Current BLS certification is required.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Three years of primary care experience is preferred, but is not listed as a basic requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of primary care experience.
• ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Work 100% of the time in PACT.
• Participate in educational programs for service personnel and medical staff.
• Participate in monitoring the quality, safety, and appropriateness of patient care in Primary Care.
• Carry out Primary Care projects that support or enhance the Department of Veterans Affairs’ mission, as assigned by the Chief of Primary Care and/or Chief of Staff.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and serve as a positive role model.
• Participate in quality assurance programs, peer reviews, and chart reviews.
• Attend Primary Care Service monthly management meetings, quarterly COS meetings as required by bylaws, and other assigned meetings.
• Complete medical records in accordance with Primary Care Staff bylaws, rules, and regulations.
• Participate in Primary Care Staff committee assignments.
• Participate in and attend CME activities and VA continuing educational activities.
• Represent Primary Care Service in communications, consultations, and conferences with clinical, ancillary, and administrative services.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief of Primary Care.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), with an award of up to $200,000 for eligible applicants.
• Federal employee benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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