EDRP-Eligible Primary Care Physician Assistant

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Physician Assistant to practice general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient care across a Whole Health System. The role emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach and serving as a patient’s primary care provider within a CBOC setting.

Work hours are typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with potential for alternative schedules and travel to CBOCs as needed.

Responsibilities

• The PA practices general medicine with a focus on community-based 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 his own panel of general medicine patients - functioning as their primary care provider.
• This primary care/gatekeeper's role is incumbent with a high degree of responsibility and independence.
• The location of the CBOC away from the Medical Center means that the PA's assessment skills and breadth of knowledge must be superior.
• In addition - the employee must be a highly effective communicator to negotiate with consultants at the Fargo VA HCS regarding the triaging of patients he refers to.
• Provider will be required to be a designated women's provider and complete the mandatory VHA training.
• Providers may be required to travel to the CBOC's or provide gap coverage as determined by the supervisor.
• All providers will meet the work relative value unit (RVU's) as determined by the national office for primary care providers.
• Typical work hours are Monday to Friday 8-4.30 PM.
• Alternative work hours - if desired - should be agreed upon at the time of joining
• Each full-time provider is required to work a minimum of 80 hrs per pay period (every two weeks) unless on leave status
• Providers will need to act as surrogates for the patients of their colleagues - when one or more of their colleagues are on leave
• Alternative or collateral duties may include management of a subsection of primary care patients - the subsection may be defined either by a disease status or demographic status
• Work Schedule: 8-4:30pm - varying shifts
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Physician Assistant to practice general medicine with a focus on community-based outpatient care across a Whole Health System. The role emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach and serving as a patient’s primary care provider within a CBOC setting.

Work hours are typically 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, with potential for alternative schedules and travel to CBOCs as needed.