Primary Care- Physician Assistant

Veterans Health Administration • Superior, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Twin Ports Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), part of the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, is hiring a full-time staff Physician Assistant trained in primary care. The clinic serves Veterans in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and provides community-based care near their hometowns. This position is in Superior, Wisconsin, and is described as a 13-month not-to-exceed appointment; appointment details will be discussed during the interview process.

The Physician Assistant practices general medicine in a community-based outpatient setting and independently manages a panel of general medicine patients as their primary care provider. The role emphasizes individualized care, healing relationships, and coordination with the Veteran’s community, in alignment with the VA Whole Health System and the VHA mission to improve Veterans’ health and well-being. The position requires strong assessment skills, broad medical knowledge, autonomy, and effective communication with consultants at the Fargo VA Health Care System.

The provider will serve as a designated women’s health provider and complete required VHA training. Travel to CBOCs or gap coverage may be required as determined by the supervisor. Providers are expected to meet primary care work relative value unit (RVU) targets and cover colleagues’ patient panels when colleagues are on leave. Collateral duties may include managing a defined subsection of primary care patients, such as patients grouped by disease or demographic status.

The work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Compensation is described as competitive, with an annual performance bonus and regular salary increases. The VA offers federal retirement and insurance programs, paid leave, and other benefits. A full and unrestricted U.S. state or territory license is required. The job announcement describes entry, intermediate, and full-performance PA grade qualifications.

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 Physician Assistant 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.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Ability to use PA practice principles to provide appropriate patient care.
• Ability to perform patient histories and physical examinations.
• Ability to formulate plans and provide patient treatment.
• Ability to provide care informed by changing concepts and advancements in the profession.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Must meet the applicable Physician Assistant grade qualifications; PA-II and PA-III qualifications include specified combinations of PA practice experience, postgraduate residency, or a health-related doctoral degree.
• Must complete background and security investigation and required onboarding; applicants selected for a testing-designated position are subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of experience in primary care.
• For PA-II, two years of successful PA practice, a qualifying postgraduate PA residency, or a doctoral degree in a health-related field.
• For PA-III, three years of successful PA practice, or a qualifying postgraduate PA residency or health-related doctoral degree combined with one year of PA practice.

Responsibilities

• Practice general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient clinical care.
• Independently manage a panel of general medicine patients as their primary care provider.
• Develop and maintain an interdisciplinary approach to direct patient care.
• Assess patients and coordinate referrals, including communicating and negotiating with consultants at the Fargo VA Health Care System regarding triage.
• Serve as a designated women’s health provider and complete mandatory VHA training.
• Travel to CBOCs or provide gap coverage when determined by the supervisor.
• Meet work relative value unit targets established for primary care providers.
• Act as a surrogate for colleagues’ patients when those colleagues are on leave.
• Potentially manage a subsection of primary care patients defined by disease status or demographic group.

Benefits

• 50–55 days of paid time off per year, including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible five-day paid CME absence.
• Traditional federal pension with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k) with up to 5% in VA contributions.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs may be carried into retirement.
• Possible $1,000 annual CME reimbursement for full-time, board-certified employees.
• Free liability protection with tail coverage.
• Annual performance bonus and regular salary increases.
• No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

What This Job Offers

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