Physician Assistant (Primary Care)

<p>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 4 months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (1 to 5 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>Major Duties</h3><p>Major duties and responsibilities of the Physician Assistant (Primary Care) are: Provide comprehensive care for Veterans for a panel of patients or same-day access. Perform initial histories and physical examination on outpatients. Provide ongoing outpatient care for assigned patients. Screen outpatients to determine the need for further care. Prescribe medications within the defined scope of practice. Order diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, x-rays, electrocardiograms. Review need for and order health promotion and disease prevention measures. Initiate, respond to, and expedite request for consultations, special tests and studies. Provide education and counseling of patients and families in preventative care, medical conditions, and use of prescribed treatments and drugs. VA offers a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm; subject change based on facility needs. Telework: Available. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Demetrius Roberts, the EDRP Coordinator, at demetrius.roberts@va.gov, for questions/assistance. Learn more</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.