Physician Assistant - PACT - Primary Care (Mather)

Veterans Health Administration • Mather AFB, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Primary Care Physician Assistant provides medical care to Veterans as part of a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an outpatient clinic. The PA conducts comprehensive histories and physical examinations, reviews medical records, performs clinical interviews and assessments, makes diagnoses and medical opinions, and develops treatment plans that may include diagnostic testing, medication management or therapy, and referrals to specialty or subspecialty care. Additional specialized practices and procedures may be performed when approved by the PA and collaborating supervisory physician.

The position supports clinical advice and integration with PACT processes across other Northern California Health Care System sites. The PA is expected to collaborate effectively, maintain Physician Assistant certification, complete mandated annual reviews, and participate in in-service and continuing education activities. The role also involves navigating computer software and mainframe systems and communicating effectively with patients, colleagues, and other stakeholders.

The PA maintains an integrated delivery system and operational efficiency, emphasizes safe practices, implements Lean principles, supports quality improvement projects, and promotes continuous improvement. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized; the position may be eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program requirements and approval.

Requirements

• Master's degree in any discipline, or a 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 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 work collaboratively and effectively with individuals and within an interdisciplinary care team.
• Ability to navigate software and mainframe systems using a personal computer.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal communication, and telephone skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain Physician Assistant certification.
• Meet the qualification criteria for the selected grade: PA-I requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; PA-II requires two years of successful PA practice, an accredited postgraduate PA residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field; PA-III requires three years of successful PA practice, or an accredited postgraduate PA residency plus one year of PA practice, or a health-related doctoral degree plus one year of PA practice.
• Meet the applicable grade-level knowledge, skills, and abilities for patient assessment and treatment, clinical decision-making, teamwork, and patient care.
• Meet pre-employment requirements, including background/security investigation, physical evaluation, TB testing and immunization evaluations, and seasonal influenza vaccination requirements.
• For male applicants born after December 31, 1959, Selective Service registration is required.
• Complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations for Veterans.
• Review medical records and conduct clinical interviews, assessments, and evaluations.
• Make diagnoses and render medical opinions.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans, including diagnostic testing, medication management or therapy, and referrals to specialty or subspecialty care as appropriate.
• Perform additional specialized practices and procedures when approved by the PA and collaborating supervisory physician.
• 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.
• Use triage knowledge, protocols, and systematic approaches to make appropriate clinical assessments.
• Organize, compare, analyze, and synthesize patient data.
• Educate and instruct clients on how symptoms can be treated.
• Maintain Physician Assistant certification and complete mandated annual reviews 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 loan reimbursement of up to $200,000 for an approved period of one to five years, subject to eligibility and program approval.

What This Job Offers

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