Physician Assistant - PACT - Primary Care (Chico)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, seeks a Primary Care Physician Assistant to join an outpatient clinic within a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT). You will perform comprehensive history and physical examinations, manage medications, and coordinate referrals.

You must maintain PA certification, stay current with annual reviews, and communicate effectively with veterans and colleagues in a fast-paced, team-based setting.

Qualifications

• Maintain certification as a Physician Assistant.
• Current in mandated annual review programs.
• Effective oral and written communication with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct history and physical examinations for Veterans.
• Perform medical record reviews and clinical interviews.
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans including testing and referrals.
• Provide medication management and specialty/subspecialty referrals when needed.
• Collaborate with the PACT team and supervising physician.

Skills

PA license

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

History taking

Education

Physician Assistant Certification

Board eligibility

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Summary

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.

Duties

• This ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30 - 2026
• The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be August 14 - 2026 - with subsequent cut-off dates every 2 weeks
• Eligible applications received after that date will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• Work Schedule: Full-Time
• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am to 3:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more
• EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance The major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: The Primary Care (PC) Physician Assistant (PA) is a medical provider who utilizes critical thinking in the application the application of advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills - in conducting comprehensive history and physical examinations to Veterans
• Performs medical record reviews and clinical interviews - performs medical assessments & evaluations - makes diagnoses/ renders medical opinions - and develops a comprehensive treatment plan to include appropriate diagnostic testing - medication management/therapy - and specialty/subspecialty care referral where appropriate
• Other specialized practices and procedures may be included when the PA and collaborating supervisory physician deem appropriate by completing the applicable documentation for approval
• The PA will be assigned to a Patient Aligned Care Team (PACT) in an Outpatient Clinic
• The PA will communicate with end users at other NCHCS sites to improve clinical advice and integration into the Patient Aligned Care Team processes
• The PACT PA must meet a11 mandatory education requirements
• The PACT PA will have demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with individuals
• The incumbent must have the ability to navigate between various software and mainframe systems on a personal computer with an established operating system
• The incumbent must have the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and possess effective interpersonal communication skills and telephone skills
• The incumbent must have the ability to perform multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
• The incumbent must possess customer service and problem-solving skills
• The incumbent must maintain certification as a Physician Assistant
• The incumbent is subject to the provisions set by the Physician Assistant Professional Standards Board in areas of probationary period - promotion - and other actions requiring Board approval
• Additionally - the incumbent must be current in all mandated annual review programs and take responsibility for attending in-service and continuing education activities
• Major duties include but are not limited to: Maintain an integrated delivery system through expansion of clinical practices
• Maintain operational efficiencies through emphasis on safe practices and national safety
• Actively implements Lean principles - supports quality improvement projects and promotes a culture of continuous quality improvement
• Identifies symptoms and classifies them by acuity based upon collected data
• Demonstrates basic triage knowledge in making appropriate clinical assessments
• Relies on intuitive and systematic approaches (protocols) to make health assessments
• Sorts - organizes group categories - compares - analyzes and synthesizes data about the client
• Demonstrates knowledge regarding VA Administrative regulations such as entitlements - healthcare access points and local policies and procedures related to these elements
• Educates and instructs clients on how symptoms can be treated
• Other duties as assigned.