Physician Assistant - Primary Care

<p>Functions as a Physician Assistant (PA) within the Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) under Ambulatory Care Services at the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System (SFVAHCS). This PA position provides comprehensive primary care, advanced clinical management. The position is located at the Spirit Lake CBOC and may provide support to other sites virtually or in-person as needed. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred every 2 days until filled.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>Provides total care of Veterans' medical needs by performing histories and physical examinations, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications within scope, and coordinating follow-up care. Manages patients with acute, chronic, and multi-system conditions requiring advanced clinical reasoning. Conducts outpatient follow-up visits, acute care visits, chronic disease management, transition-of-care/post-discharge visits, same-day access encounters, and virtual visits through approved modalities (telephone, video, secure messaging, etc.). Assists in preparing patients and families through education, counseling, developing patient-centered care plans, and coordinating with appropriate services. Initiates health promotion and disease-prevention strategies consistent with VHA guidelines. Coordinates specialty consultations and provides expert guidance regarding appropriate specialty utilization. Supports cross-site telehealth coverage for other CBOCs and primary care locations within SFVAHCS, with an anticipated 50% of clinical time dedicated to cross-site coverage (subject to operational need). Collaborates with telehealth clinical technicians and other team members to ensure smooth and effective virtual clinical operations. Assists with additional Primary Care Department duties such as data assimilation for reports, participating in quality assurance programs, or other tasks determined by the Chief of Primary Care or Chief of Staff. Participates in primary care Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives, peer review activities, policy/SOP development, guideline review, and committee or workgroup assignments. Provides onboarding, mentorship, or training for new PA staff and may serve as a preceptor for PA residents/students and other learners. Completes all patient encounter documentation, coding, clinical reminders, and administrative requirements within established timelines. Ensures compliance with VATAS, TMS, CME, mandatory training, and all credentialing/privileging requirements. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for adult and geriatric Veterans. Incorporates physical, psychosocial, cultural, safety, and developmental considerations into care delivery. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact vhaedrpprogramsupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</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/.