Physician Assistant (Primary Care)-Orange Team

Veterans Health Administration • Boise, ID

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physician Assistant (Primary Care) provides full-time direct patient care as part of an expanded healthcare team serving a population of Veterans in a group-practice setting. The role uses the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) model and emphasizes evidence-based medicine, primary and secondary prevention, computerized medical records, and continuous quality improvement based on individualized provider data. The Orange Team cares for a panel of approximately 900 patients and includes a provider, RN, LPN or medical assistant, and scheduler. The broader Orange Team group has about six teams comprising physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.

The Physician Assistant provides outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients, working collaboratively with other clinicians and support staff. The position may occasionally require working alone, with assistance available from other medical staff and emergency, surgical, psychiatric, and medical subspecialty services. Patients needing inpatient admission are transferred to the admitting house staff team. A supervising physician reviews and countersigns at least 10% of progress notes.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework and virtual work are not available. Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates; permanent change of station is not authorized. The position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, subject to program eligibility and application requirements. The full-performance level is PA-III, and selection may be at grades PA-I through PA-III.

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 the exam.
• 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.
• Meet the qualification criteria for the grade assigned: PA-I requires no experience beyond the basic requirements; PA-II requires two years of successful PA practice, an eligible postgraduate PA residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field; PA-III requires three years of successful PA practice, or an eligible postgraduate PA residency and one year of PA practice, or a health-related doctoral degree and one year of PA practice.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Submit to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use if tentatively selected for a testing-designated position.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Meet applicable background and security investigation requirements and complete the online onboarding process.
• Register for Selective Service if a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete all application requirements specified in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial histories and physical examinations on outpatients.
• Provide ongoing outpatient and inpatient care for assigned patients.
• Screen outpatients to determine the need for further care.
• Prescribe medications within the defined scope of practice.
• Order diagnostic studies, including laboratory tests, X-rays, and electrocardiograms.
• Review the need for and order health-promotion and disease-prevention activities.
• Initiate, respond to, and expedite requests for consultations, special tests, and studies.
• Educate and counsel patients and families about preventive care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Coordinate and oversee medical care for a population of Veterans as a member of an expanded healthcare team using the PACT model.
• Attend staff, team, and some committee meetings, and complete peer-review evaluations.

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), subject to eligibility and program approval; awards may be up to $200,000 over one to five years.
• Relocation or recruitment incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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