Physician Assistant IV (Medical Director)

Veterans Health Administration • Boise, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (Medical Director, Blue Team) practices in Primary Care Service in Boise, Idaho, providing services focused on quality, timeliness, and advancing the VA mission. As a licensed practitioner with advanced education and national certification, this senior-level leader provides primary care to an assigned patient panel and supervises two physicians, two Physician Assistants, and one Nurse Practitioner. The Medical Director collaborates with the Blue Team Clinic Manager, who manages the clinic’s day-to-day operations.

The position provides clinical and administrative leadership, contributes to care standards and policy development, and collaborates with clinical services, interdisciplinary leaders, and executive leadership. The role is with the Boise VA Healthcare System, which provides care at locations in Idaho and eastern Oregon.

The work schedule is a two-week compressed schedule: Week 1 is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Friday as the regular day off; Week 2 has the same hours, with Tuesday as the regular day off. Compressed or flexible scheduling is available. Telework is unavailable, and the position is not virtual. Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized; permanent change of station is not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program eligibility 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.
• 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.
• Five years of experience for the PA-IV clinical or administrative leader grade, including leadership assignments involving formulating program objectives and priorities, implementing plans and practices, and interpreting regulatory and organizational guidance to develop and implement policies or procedures.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation and, if selected for a testing-designated position, urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements.
• Participate in the Department of Veterans Affairs seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Complete the required application and onboarding processes.

Nice To Haves

• One year or more of leadership experience is preferred.
• Ability to assess information and make recommendations affecting programs concerning critical matters or key health-system issues.
• Ability to schedule and supervise staff, students, or ancillary personnel, including conducting performance evaluations.
• Skill in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling an integrated program.
• Skill in program design, budget management, and cost-benefit analysis to ensure responsible stewardship of resources.
• Ability to analyze complex medical care, organizational processes, or systems and develop and implement solutions that improve program- or service-level outcomes.
• Ability to develop and recommend policies or procedures that support program goals and motivate assigned personnel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary care provider for an assigned panel of patients.
• Supervise two physicians, two Physician Assistants, and one Nurse Practitioner on the Blue Team.
• Lead clinical and administrative service and program operations.
• Practice within the full extent of education, training, and certification.
• Provide leadership and accountability for population groups or integrated programs that cross services or disciplines and influence organizational mission and health care.
• Collaborate with the Blue Team Clinic Manager on day-to-day clinic operations.
• Serve as an administrator, educator, and consultant in collaboration with clinical services and programs, interdisciplinary service leaders, and executive leadership.
• Assist Nurse Leaders, Physician Assistants, and interdisciplinary clinicians in carrying out their expected functions and activities.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with medical center personnel, customers, families, and the community.
• Contribute recommendations for standards of care, policies, and objectives that enhance clinical practice.
• Lead and collaborate in policymaking related to customer service and the overall functioning of administrative and clinical programs.
• Collaborate with health care staff to establish and maintain cross-service or interdisciplinary programs.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program student-loan reimbursement, subject to eligibility and approval, with awards up to $200,000 and an eligibility period of one to five years.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Compressed or flexible scheduling is available.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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