Physician Assistant - Primary Care

<p>Orem Utah VA Community Based Clinic is seeking a Physician Assistant for Primary Care. The Physician Assistant will provide independent specified medical or other patient care service to our Veterans. The PA collaborates with other disciplines to develop, implement, and coordinate a system of patient care delivery that promotes communication, teamwork, high quality care, patient satisfaction, positive outcomes, appropriate utilization of resources and cost-effective services.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. General Description of Duties: The PA will be fully qualified and certified to function in a clinical role and in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the VASLCHCS. This individual is delegated the authority and responsibility in their area of expertise to assume major clinical, consultative, educational, research, and administrative duties and assignments related to the examination of veterans seeking Primary Care at VASLCHCS. Clinical The PA practices general internal medicine with a focus on outpatient clinical care. Approximately 90% of the PA's time is dedicated to developing and maintaining an interdisciplinary approach to the direct care of general medicine clinic patients. The PA independently follows their own panel of general internal medicine patients, functioning as their primary care provider. This primary care/gatekeeper role is incumbent with a high degree of responsibility and independence. The PA's assessment skills and breadth of knowledge must be excellent. In addition, they must be a highly effective communicator in order to negotiate with consultants at the VAMC regarding the triaging of patients they refer. Administrative Because of the highly integrative approach used in Primary Care outpatient clinics. The PA must work closely with their colleagues and must serve as a leader in developing processes to improve care and satisfaction. Research If assigned research duties, the PA enrolls patients in active Ambulatory Care research protocols and completes follow-up visits with required studies. Supervisory Controls The incumbent reports clinically and administratively to: CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER (CMO) of the assigned clinic location and the ASSOCIATE CHIEF OF STAFF PRIMARY CARE (ACOS PC). Work Schedule: Full-Time; Mon - Fri; 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>All qualified candidates encouraged to apply. Open to U.S. Citizens but non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.<h3>Education</h3>Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.